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March 16, 1991 UT · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
United States Fuel Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST REPORTED TO ASSIGNED JOB SITE AS HE WALKED AROUND D/SCOOP A PIECE OF CAP ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM O TOP OF THE HEAD CAUSING PAIN IN NECK BACK & RT HIP

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