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May 16, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Commonwealth Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING THE MINER CABLE WHEN A SCOOP DRIFTED BACK, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEG RESULTS BROKEN LEG.

April 19, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Commonwealth Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

VIBRATION OF THE MINER WHEN CUTTING COAL CAUSED EE S BACK TO HUNT.

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