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February 23, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Augusta Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER CLEANING UP #4 XCUT. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 20" LONG, 18" WIDE, 2" THICK, FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON HIS HARD HAT, RESULTING IN A STRAINE D NECK.

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