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1983–2026
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January 24, 1985 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Norma A Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PINNING THE TOP AND A ROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON THE BACK OF SHOULDER CAUSING CONTUSIONS OF THE LEFT SHOULDER.

May 17, 1983 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sue Lee Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DAVEID MEADE WAS PUTTING A BOLT IN HOLE WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN JACK AND LAST ROW OF BOLTS IT CUT THE RT SIDE OF HEAD AND RT SIDE OF SHOULDER WAS BRUISED

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