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March 12, 1984 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Reb Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE TRAVELING FROM INSIDE THE MINE TO THE SURFCE VIA BATTERY POWERED SCOOP THE INURED PERSON STRUCK THE WOODEN STRUCTURE ERECTED FOR A CANOPY IN FRONT OF THE NO. 1 ENTRY DRIFF OPENING A WOOD BOARD 2X8X12 FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK.

August 30, 1983 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Reb Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FALL 150\ OUTBY SURREY STATION NO.2479 NO.1 ENTRY LENGTH 150\ 20\ WIDE AND 2\ TO 8\ IN THICKNESS.

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