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May 8, 2001 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Little Buck Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE SET THREE PCS TIMBE IN CHUTE. THEN FIRED COAL SET IN GANGWAY FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. THEN WENT UP CHUTE TO PUSH COAL DOWN CHUT. WHEN A ROCK ABOUT 3' X 2' FELL AT TOP OF CHUTE ONTO SHEET IRON AND CAME DOWN TO BOTTOM OF CHUTE AND HIT EE ON LEGS. SUFFERED TWO BROKEN LEGS.

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