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May 8, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE VICTIM WAS STANDING APPROX. TWO FEET INBY PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORT OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER VIA RADIO REMOTE WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK APPROX. 7FT X 7 FT X 5-0 INCHES FELL ON THE VICTI M CAUSING FATAL CRUSHING INJURIES.

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