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July 17, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shane Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shuttle car canopy was being removed because mine conditions had changed. The canopy accidently pivoted and rolled against his back.

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