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May 14, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Cow Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE BUGGY OPER. HAD HAULDED UNDER A 2" WATER LINE ALL DAY AND LATE IN THE SHIFT IT CAME LOOSE FROMT HE TOP AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE. IT CUT HIS NOSE APPROX 1" LONG AND RIGHT CHEECK 1/2" LONG.

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