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June 30, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lone Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HANGING A CURTAIN IN THE 5 HEAD. AS HE WAS WALKING BACK OUT OF THE HEADING A ROCK 3'X3'X8" FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AND UPPER BACK.

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