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1983–2026
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January 28, 1997 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Falcon Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

TRIPPED ON RIB ROOL HIT LEFT KNEE ON ROOF BOLTER LANDED ON RIGHT KNEE FELL ON ROCK HITTING BACK.

January 31, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Falcon Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE IF ROCK 3/4" THICK, 10" WIDE, 18" LONG HITTHE INJURED MAN IN HEAD & HAND. WORKING IN PILLER AREA. LEFT ARM & NECK STIFF.

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