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July 28, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Squires Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WALKING DOWN #3 ENTRY OUTBY, FACE AREA 1SW. SECTION AT SPAD #6579. A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT SHOULDER. Y

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