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March 24, 2000 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maranatha Mining & Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

APPROX 120'INBY SS# 126 OF THE MINER WAS CUTTING IN #3 RIGHT BREAK, THE FIRST SUMP OF THE FIRST CUT IN 3RD RIGHT AND JUST BEEN TAKEN. THE MINER CREW SET OVER AND WAS TAKING THE 2ND SUMP. THE OPERATOR WAS POSITIONED SET OVER AND WAS TAKING THE 2ND SUMP. THE OEPRATOR WAS POSITIONED AT THE 2ND ROW OF BOLTS OUTBY, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING 4"TX4-5'WX7-8' LONG FELL ON HIS F

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