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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 10, 1992 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Highlander Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

I.NAME TRAVELING TOWARDS MINER WHEN SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM RIB AREA STRIKING HIM ON LEFT ANKLE.

September 19, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Highlander Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

I NAME WENT INBY SUPPORTED ROOF TO MARK THE ROOF WHERE THE NEXT ROOF BOLT WOULD BE PLACED AS HE DID A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS HEAD

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