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June 15, 1989 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

Rhonda Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR & AS HE WENT THOURHG BREAK CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE FELL STRIKING HIM ON HEAD. MINER CABLE WAS HUNG TO ROOF BOLTS INSTALED IN ROOF. EMPL DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 6/1 7/89 & DID NOT REPORT TO MINE MANAGEMENT THAT HEWAS OFF DUE TO INJURY UNTIL 6/19/89.

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