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October 7, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cline Brothers Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE TRAVELED THROUGH AN UNSUPPORTED AREA THAT WAS CUT THROUGH BY TH MINER APPROC 13 FT 6" IN LENGTH AND 10 FT WIDE AND WAS STRUCK BY ROCK THAT FELL WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THIS AREA RESULTING IN HEAD & FACIAL INJURIES.

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