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June 22, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Trace Fork Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED HAD HAND ON TOP OF SIDE BOARD ON A BELT FEEDER, THE SHUTTLE CAR WHILE DISCHARGING COAL, STRUCK THE SIDE BOARD CAUSING IT TO FLIP UP CATCHING THE EMPLOYEES FINGER BETWEEN THE ROOF AND T HE SIDE BOARD

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