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May 6, 1992 WV · Coal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Crown Royal Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

VICTIM WAS BACKING ROCK TRUCK TO THE EDGE OF EMBANKMENT WHILE TURNING TO DUMP A LOAD OF FILL MATERIAL AND BACKED OVER THE STOP BERM AND FLIPPED OVER AND DOWN THE SLOPE COMING TO A STOP A DISTA NCE OF APPROXIMATELY 30 FT AND RESTING ON THE TRUCK TOP.

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