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August 1, 1984 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
B J D Coal Company · Struck by falling object

I.NAME LOADING COAL WITH SCOOP IN #4 RIGHT X-CUT WHEN LOOSE BROW FELL OFF FROM RIGHT TIB STRIKING HIM ON LEFT FRONT AND SIDE OF ABDOMEN CAUSING BRUISED RIBS AND POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF VERTEBRAE.

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