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August 16, 1993 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Terrie Lynn Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING A SHUTTLE CAR. HE WAS SITTING IN THE INTERSECTION WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER.

February 14, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Terrie Lynn Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON MINER AND A PIECE OF ROCK, 10" X 14", FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND.

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