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September 16, 1983 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Silver Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK APP. 5 FEET LONG AND APP. 2 TO 3 FT. WIDE FELL BETWEEN ROOFBOLTS WHILE VICTIM WAS SETTING A BOLT. FELL ON VICTIMS BACK RESULTING IN INJURY.

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