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August 2, 1993 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Navajo Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS GUIDING FIRST PIECE OF DRILL STEEL WHILE DRILLING, THE DRILL STEEL SHATTERED. LACERATION OF PALM OF LEFT HAND.

January 8, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Navajo Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM FACE AND PULLED ROCK BETWEEN BOLTS ONTO MAN.

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