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July 14, 2004 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Kelly Branch Resources Incorporated · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE SAID THAT HE WAS CUTTING AND LOADING COAL WITH THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN THE COAL RIB ROLLED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE UPPER BACK.

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