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December 11, 2009 VA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator OTHER
Laurel Creek Mining Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE began complaining of shortness of breath while U.G. He was transported to the surface and suffered a heart attack while on the surface of the mine. He was transported by ambulance to a hospital where he passed away on 12/13/09. It is believed the heart attack was from natural causes and not as a result of any thing in his work environment.

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