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September 21, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS HELPING TO CUT OUT OLD FLOORING AND IT WOULD NOT COME DOWN SO HE WALKED UNDER IT TO SEE WHAT WAS HOLDING THE FLOORING AND IT FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER.

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