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November 18, 1997 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Princess Polly Anna Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SITTING INBY LAST CROSS CUT ON RIGHT RIB. MINER WAS MAKING FIRST LEFT RUN IN 1 RM. WHEN LOOSE RIB ROLLED OFF ON TOP OF A HIM. CAUSING THE INJURY. COAL WAS ABOUT 42" HIGH.

January 12, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Princess Polly Anna Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

STATEMENT FROM EMP - A LUMP OF COAL ROLLED OFF RIB AND STRUCK HIM IN LOWER BACK. LUMP OF COAL WEIGHED APPROX 25 LBS. HEIGHT OF MINES APPROX 42".

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