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January 8, 1984 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
H J & R Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FELL PROBABLY DUE TO CLOSENESS OF THE OTHE SCAM OF THE COAL TO SEAM WE ARE MINING. ROCK BROKE LOOSE FROM MAIN TOP. NO INJURY DUE TO ROCK FALL.

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