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November 14, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Cindy Lynn Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

RODNEY RIDDLE SAID PIECES OF ROCK OR COAL FELL FROM RIB AND HIT LEFT KNEE. RIDDLE HAD KNEE PADS ON. THERE WERE NO PIECES OF ROCK OR COAL IN AREA OF INJURY. THE RIB WAS ROCKDUSTED AND THERE W WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING FALLING. EDWARD JOHNSTON WAS 20FT. AWAY AND DIDNT HEAR OR SEE ANYTHING HIT RIDDLE.

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