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July 7, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
B & B Coal Company · Fall from machine

MINER WAS CLOSING AIR VENTILATION DOOR AND 9 CHUTE WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF CHUTE TO GROUND. PULLED MUSCLE LEFT SIDE OF BACK.

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