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September 29, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kimax Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK3APPROX. 3 X 25 X 20 FEET IN SIZE FELL SLIGHTLY ABOVE ANCHORAGE DAMAGING THE CANOPY ON THE MINER AND INJURING THE MINER OPERATOR HELPER BREACKING HIS LEG.

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