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June 3, 1989 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clear Creek Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING BELT ENTRY WHEN HE WAS STRUCK IN BACK OF THE NECK AREA BY A SECTION OF MINE ROOF FELL DOWN BETWEEN PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORT.

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