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3,112
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1983–2026
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November 12, 1994 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Darbet Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON A BOOMHOLE FOR NO.3 BELTDRIVE EE WAS HELPING IN TAMPING HOLES IN THE TOP AND WHILE UNDER SUPPORTED ROOF A ROCK GAVE LOOSE FROM IN BETWEEN THE PINS WHICH STRUCK HE IN THE BACK RESULT ING IN A INJURY TO THE BACK.

May 13, 1985 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Darbet Inc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FALL IN MINE CAUSING INJURY TO ARM AND RIGHT HIP & BACK-WAS PULLING ROCK.

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