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June 2, 1988 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Little Hope Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIS RIGHT HAND- INJURY RING FINGER, POSSIBLY IN AND LITTLE FINGER. POSSIBLE INJURY TO SHOULDER.

February 9, 1988 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Little Hope Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON BELT. SMALL ROCK FALL CUTING FINGER AND NECK.

February 6, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A B C Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HAD SLATE TOP M5N WAS WALKING BESIDE PINNER AND ROCK FELL, HIT HIM ON LEFT LEG AND BROKE IT.

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