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July 17, 1989 TN · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Old Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER HAD THE ATBS UP & MOVING TORE ROCK DOWN.

June 19, 1989 TN · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Old Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS BACKING UP THE MINER HE GOT THE BOOM HUNG UP IN THE SIDE OF THE WALL THERFORE CAUSED A ROCK TO FALL ON HIM.

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