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January 27, 1987 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING AS HELPER ON ROOF DRILL. AS HE WAS PUTTING A PIN IN A HOLE, A PIECE OF THE BROW FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE ARM.

April 10, 1985 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL SITTING IN DINNER AREA EATING LUNCH WHEN PIECE OF ROCK/COAL FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING RIGHT FOOT RESULTING IN FRACTURE OF DISTAL 2ND METATARSAL.

June 15, 1983 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PULLING LOOSE MATERIAL FROM THE ROOF WHEN A PIECE OF SCALE FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.

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