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June 10, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Heritage Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING AROUND TAILPIECE BEARING, WHEN TAIL ROLLER CAUGHT SHOVEL CAUSING SHOVEL TO STRIKE HIM ON RT SIDE FACE AND HEAD.

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