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March 28, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brandy Mining Inc Mine No 2 · Struck by falling object

CLEANING COAL OFF OF BELT AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK SLUGED OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON BACK OF HEAD AND BACK PUSHING HIS FACE DOWN INTO THE BELT ROPES.

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