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October 18, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Clearwater Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS STRICKING MINER IN HEAD AND RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK.

October 13, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clearwater Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

MINER SLIPPED WHILE WALKING AROUND SCOOP AND FELL INTO SCOOP HURTING RIBS.

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