Omega Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE IN PROCESS OF GOING FROM DISCHARGE POINT TO MINER ON SCOOP 482 A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING VICTIM BEFORE HE COULD BRING SCOOP TO STOP CUTTING HIM OVER RT EYE LID
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September 12, 1983
VA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Omega Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLT AND ROOF JACK HITTING EMPL IN BACK BENDING HIM OVER TO BOTTOM.
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