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1983–2026
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January 24, 1998 UT · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
C W Mining Company (Co-Op Mine) · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS MINING & IT BOUNCED HARD. A RIB FELL & HIT HIM & KNOCKED HIM INTO THE MINER. HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE MINER. HE HAS A CONCUSSION & GASHES IN HIS HEAD WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 23, 1987 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
C W Mining Company (Co-Op Mine) · Struck against stationary object

WAS CHECKING WA7ER IN SCOOP RADIATOR AND A PIECE OF RIB CAME DOWN AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD AND SHOULDER AND SMASHED HIS HAND INTO THE SCOOP.

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