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October 13, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pehem Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER BY REMOTE CONTROL, CUTTING #4 RT. BREAK, AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRAINED HIS LEFT ARM AND WRIST.

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