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February 4, 1983 VA · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Bridgett Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING RIBS IN FACE AREA. A ROCK 24" X 30" X 4" THICK CAUGHT EMPLOYEE ON THE KNEE WHILE HE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP. THE BLOW OF THE ROCK CAUSED EMPLOYEES HIP TO BECOME DISLOCATED

February 4, 1983 VA · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bridgett Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE RIBS IN THE FACE AREA WHEN A ROCK 24INX30INX4IN FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT KNEE THE BLOW OF THE ROCK AND THE WAY THE EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN THE SCOOP CAUS ED EMPLOYEES HIP TO BECOME DISLOCATED

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