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March 20, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY

Big Fork Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TRAMMING ROOFBO5TER - GOT TOO CLOSE TO COAL RIB AND CAUGHT ANKLE BETWEEN RIB AND MACHINE

November 5, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Big Fork Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

BARRING DOWN LOOSE TOP FROM SUPPORTED TOP AREA,EDGE OF ROCK STRUCK EMPL IN LEG.

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