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July 10, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bohica Inc · Struck by falling object

MINER HELPER WAS HANDLING CABLE WHEN APIECE OF HEAD COAL FELL BETWEEN BOLTS FROM A POCKET CAVITY IN ROOF. THE COAL SLAB WAS APPROX 10"T AND FELL ON MINERS ANKLE CAUSING A FRACTURE OF LEFT ANKL E.

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