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November 17, 1986 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY

Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS ROOF BO5TING WHEN A DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF THE HOLE AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND

October 31, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF RIB FELL AND STRUCK HIM ACROSS THE NECK.

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