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June 20, 1986 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Kenneth Rothermel Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE THEMINER 4AS DRAGING COAL AWAY FROM THE FACE A LUMP ROLLED FROM THE TOP OF THE PILE AND HIT THE MINER ON THE SIDE OF THE LEG.

January 7, 1986 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kenneth Rothermel Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

LOOSE RIB FELL 7OVERING VICTIM KNOCKING OUT ONE SET OF TIMBER & BREAKING ANOTHER--- FALL OF ROOF.

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