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March 1, 1984 VA · Coal loading machine/gather arm loader helper Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bocephus Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

FROM ALL INDICATIONS INDIVIDUAL WAS EITHER SETTING SAFETY POST OR SEALING TOP. ROCK APPROX. 4FT X 6FT X 6FT FELL ON INDIVIDUAL KILLING HIM INSTANTLY.

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