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September 2, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rama Development Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & STRUCK THE EE'S LEFT KNEE

July 1, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rama Development Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE PUT THE LAST BOLT UP IN ROW & WAS GETTING READY TO MOVE THE BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING EMPLOYEE.

June 29, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rama Development Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

#2 FACE EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING, PUT OUTSIDE BOLT UP, SWUNG BOOM IN FOR INSIDE BOLT, ROCK FELL OUT AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT THIGH.

October 29, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rama Development Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS RIDING RUBBER TIRED MANTRIP FROM END OF TRACK TO 001 SECTION. PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING 3'X4'X4" FELL FROM IN BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING VICTER IN BACK OF NECK AND BACK. WILL BE OFF APPROX. 4 WORKING DAYS. T

October 29, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rama Development Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS RIDING RUBBER TIRED MANTRIP FROM END OF TRACK TO 001 SECTION, PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING 3' BY 4' BY 4" FELL FROM IN BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING VICTIM IN BACK OF NECK AND BACK. WILL BE OFF FROM WORK IN APPROX 4 DAYS.

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