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August 9, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Earl Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS, HIT HIS LEG. THE ROCK WAS ABOUT 3 FT., ABOUT 3 INCHES THICK.

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