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July 25, 2011 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hillside Mining Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking behind the scoop when a piece of rock fell and struck employee in the right shoulder, head and arm, resulting in a fractured arm. The rock measured approx. 3' X 3' X 6" thick.

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