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September 13, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mason Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

riding mantrip to section and a piece of slate or drawrock fell out between the roof bolts and struck him on side of head, loosened one of his teeth.

April 22, 2003 WV · Coal transit man, surveyor/transit worker FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mason Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK 42"L X 18"W X 2" THICK FELL BETWEEN PINS 1 BREAK OUTBY POWER CENTER STRIKING EE ON LEFT SHOULDER AND HIP.

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