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September 15, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harley Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW3ROCK MEASURING 5 FT LONG X 4 1/2 FT WIDE AT WIDEST POINT THICK AT THICKEST POINT FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING I NAME ACROSS HIS BACK PINNING HIM DOWN ACROSS A TIMBER W HILE HE WAS UNL2ADING TIMBERS FROM A SUPPLY SCOOP ON THE PILLAR LINE.

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