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March 26, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · MACHINERY
Maple Meadow Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL SUFFERED FATAL CRUSHING INJURY ROOFBOLTING IN 2-1 X-CUT ON 2114 SECTION. HEAD BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN DRILL BOOM ARM AND DRILL STATION CANOPY WHICH WAS PLACED AGAINST 53" ROOF HEIGHT.

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