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October 12, 2021 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

A chunk of coal slid down the ranging arm on the shearer, then fell off onto the walkway. Some pieces struck the employee on the top of EE's right foot, resulting in a fractured toe.

September 9, 2021 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was throwing a rock out of the walkway on the longwall face when a rock fell out from between the shields causing injury to employee's foot.

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