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Years on record: 1983–2026
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November 30, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY

Pigeon Branch Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

INJURED SAID HE WAS BACKING MINER UP-CANOPY CAUGHT IN A ROOF BOLT-CANOPY CAME DOWN HIT HIM ON HEAD-KNOCKING HIM OUT OF MINER..

August 21, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Pigeon Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED SAID A ROCK FELL AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN.

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