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May 22, 1984 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gbl Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEES HAD BEEN TIMBERING WHILE THE MINER WAS CUTTING A PILLAR BLOCK. THE ROOF CONTROL PLAN & PILLAR PLAN WERE NOT COMPLIED WITH. A LARGE ROOF FALL OCCURRED WITH 1 FATAL AND 1 SERIOUS INJUR Y, ALSO MINOR DAMAGE TO CONTINUOUS MINER.

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