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October 16, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Eagle Rock Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

CUTTING ROCK THAT HAD FELL (ABOUT 23 INCHES THICK) MINER CLIMBED UP ON IT, THEN DROPPED OFF WITH OPERATOR SITTING IN DECK.

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