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Years on record
1983–2026
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August 29, 1990 WV · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Little Darrell Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING I.NAME IN HIPS,BACK AREA NO BROKEN BONES OCCURRED.BRUISES & CONTUSIONS DID OCCURR..

September 8, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Little Darrell Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE WILCOX MINE9 BECAME TEMPORARILY IDLED AND THE INJURED REACHED OVER THE MINER TO REACH A WATER SPRAY WHICH WAS LEAKING. A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 6X7X6 FELL STRIKING THE INJURED ABOUT THE HEA D AREA. 3

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