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1983–2026
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August 16, 1985 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
M & S Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DEAD EYE BROKE WHILE SUMPING MINER.

March 12, 1985 VA · Coal timberman MACHINERY
M & S Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

CUTTING COAL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW FROM TOP HITTING HIM IN THE EYE

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