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June 18, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG A SLATE BAR & BOLTER CANOPY TO REMOVE A LARGE PIECE OF LOOSE TOP BY THE RIB WHEN ANOTHER PIECE BROKE LOOSE FROM BEHIND & HIT HIM

August 13, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

OPERATOR WAS WALKING THROUGH THE RIGHT BREAK, A RIB ROLLED OFF STRIKING HIM TO THE GROUND AND LANDING ON HIS FOOT

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