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December 9, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bob'S Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SLUG OF ROCK FE5L OUT WHEN STEEL WAS STARTED IN TOP.

March 2, 1983 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bob'S Branch Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BACKING UP THRU CHECK CURTAIN NOT OBSERVING HEIGHTS CURTAIN PULLED OPERATOR AGAINST SCOOP & TOP.

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