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October 5, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING ON BELTLINE & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & HIT EMPLOYEE IN BACK

September 29, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

ROCK FELL FROM MINE ROOF STRUCK INJURED ON BACK CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST RIB. STRAINED NECK AND BOTH SHOULDER'S.

August 26, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object

STRUCK BY PEICE OF ROCK FALLING FROM MINE TOP CERVICAL STRAIN TO HEAD AND NECK AND CONTUSION TO RIGHT WRIST.

July 15, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING CRIB BLOCK UP THE ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING EMPLOYEES SHOULDER THE ROCK MEASURED APPROX 6FT LONG 3FT WIDE & FROM 3IN TO 5IN THICK

June 11, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS PICKING UP A PIECE OF VENTILATION TUBING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF. THE ROCK BOUNCED OFF THE TUBING AND STRUCK THE MAN ON THE BACK, RIGHT ARM AND RIGHT HAND.

March 16, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL CLEANING ON BELT AND HIT TIMBER.LOOSE ROCK FELL FROM TOP.

February 10, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PULLED A PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE MINE TOP DOWN ONTO HIS LEFT THIGH. THE ROCK WAS BIGGER THAN IT APPEARED TO HIM AT THE TIME.

December 10, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN ENTRY, SMALL PIECE OF ROOF FELL, 12"X8"X2" FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF HEAD.

November 19, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER IN THE FACE AREA, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE INJURED MAN ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER. CONTUSION RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 21, 1991 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PRE-SHIFTING TRACK, BLOCK FELL FROM OVERCAST, STRIKING LEG.

August 19, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS UNLOADING TOOL BOXES FROM SCOOP BUCEKT WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON LEFT MIDDLE FINGER BY PIECE OF ROOF ROCK.

July 16, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND RIGHT FOOT.

May 16, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS STANDING UNDER A SHIELD WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK SLIP OFF OF THE TOP OF A SHIELD LACERATING HIS RIGHT HAND LITTLE FINGER.

March 20, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS RIDING ON A MANTRIP WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE FACE BY A PIECE OF ROCK.

March 20, 1991 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS HELPING TO CHANGE A HOSE ON A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROCK.

February 14, 1991 UT · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Of Utah Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING AT A BELT DRIVE THAT RUNS 2ND LEFT BELT. THE DRIVE IS LOCATED APPROX. 3 CROSSCUTS OUTBY THE SECTION. A FORCE OF AIR THAT WAS CREATED FROM A PRESSURE BUMP AND A MEASURE ROOF FALL , THREW EE INTO THE BELT OF MAINTAST.

February 7, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS WALKING AROUND THE DRIVE FOR THE LONGWALL FACE CONVEYOR WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY ROOF ROCK.

January 7, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL GETTING OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER & SIDE.BRUISED SHOULDER AND LEFT SIDE OF CHEST.

January 7, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS AT TEMPTING TO MOVE A CHARGING STATION WHILE STANDING ALONG SIDE OF A SCOOP HE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD BACK RIBS & LEGS BY A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK

January 7, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS HELPING ON A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK.

December 6, 1990 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDER A SHIELD TO GET TO ANOTHER WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT LEG BY A PIECE OF ROCK THAT SLID OFF OF A CANOPY TOP.

October 13, 1990 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS GETTING INTO KITCHEN ON MINER WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON LEFT KNEE & ANKLE BY PIECE OF ROOF ROCK.

September 28, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE LAYING DOWN TO WORK ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT A SMALL ROCK FELL OUT OF THE TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS LEFT EAR. HE HAD A 3 CM LACERATION ON TOP OF LEFT EAR THAT WAS SUTURED CLOSED.

September 8, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WIRING EXPLOSIVE SHOP STRUCK BY PC OF ROCK

August 23, 1990 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS MOVING SHIELDS WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK.

August 14, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MOVE MINER CABLE, ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS, STRUCK RIGHT ANKLE.

August 2, 1990 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS OPERATING SHEARER WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY ROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO SHIELDS.

August 2, 1990 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

MAN STATES THAT HE WAS CLEANING OUT CHOCK LEGS WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY ROOF ROCK.

July 19, 1990 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDER THE CHOCKLINE, WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROCK.

July 7, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS CLEANING OUT LEG SOCKETS ON A SHIELD WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE HAND BY A PIECE OF ROCK.

June 11, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON THE MINER WHEN HE BENT OVER AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP AND HIT HIM.

February 22, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK 2 AND 1/2' X 4" THICK FELL FROM ROOF, STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN BACK.

December 4, 1989 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

REMOVING A PIN FROM ASIDE BAR ON CONT MINER.INSTRUCTING FELLOW EMPL TO GET A POST,STRUCK BY ROOF ROCK.

December 4, 1989 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WALKING FROM CONT.MINER HE WAS WORKING ON,STRUCK BY ROOF ROCK AND A FELLOW EMPL WHO WAS ALSO STYRUCK BY ROOF ROCK.

November 18, 1989 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS STANDING ALONG A RIBLINE WATHCING MINER CABLE WHILE THE MINER WAS MOVING WHILE STANDING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING THE MAN ON HIS L LEG

October 7, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING TOOLS FROM TOOL BOX, SMALL ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING VICTIM IN HEAD AND NECK.

August 14, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS,STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN BACK.

February 14, 1989 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET INTO POSITION TO ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS L MIDDLE FINGER WHICH HE HAD PLACED ON TOP OF THE CANOPY THE ROCK ALSO STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD

November 22, 1988 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS MOVING CHOCKS WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY PIECE OF ROOF ROCK.

August 26, 1988 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Of Utah Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS BUILDING A CRIB IN 2ND SOUTH WHILE HE WAS BENDING OVER A ROCK FALL FROM THE ROOF AND HIT HIM IN THE LOWER PART OF BACK.

June 2, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMP. WAS CLEANING AND ENTRY WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE SCOOP TO OOK AT T HE TOP, A PC. OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM.

September 24, 1987 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STUMBL9D WHILE WALKING & BUMPED INTO A T IMBER WHEN SOME ROCK CAME DOWN & STGRUCK H IM ON THE HEAD

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