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December 2, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bredan Inc · Struck against stationary object

RUNNING RAM CAR IN 31" COAL-RAISED HEAD TOO HIGH TRYING TO SEE WHERE HE WAS GOING-HEAD & HARD HAT STRUCK TOP INJURING NECK AND BACK.

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