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Scoped to Solar Fuel Company-A Gulf + Western Company

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January 21, 1983 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

Solar Fuel Company-A Gulf + Western Company · Struck by falling object

THE MINE IS BEING ABANDONED AND EQUIPMENT IS BEING REMOVED. A STACK OF CONVEYOR PANS IN PLACE TO BE MOVED SHIFTED AND THE TOP PAN FELL ON VICTIMS ANKLE AND FOOT. SOLAR FUEL CO. WAS NOT NOTIFIE D OF THE INJURY UNTIL MORNING OF 12483 AT WHICH TIME INVESTIGATION BEGAN.

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