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December 27, 1994 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Gordie Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THERE WAS LOOSE ROCK IN THE ROOF. EE WAS LOOKING TO DETERMINE WHAT TO DO TO MAKE IT SAFE, WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING HIMON THE BACK PUSHING HIM TO THE FLOOR. EE WAS UND ER THE ROCK UNTIL OTHER EE'S LIFTED THE ROCK OFF

September 30, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Gordie Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STANDING NEAR COAL RIB WHEN ROCK FELL OFF ROOF AND SLID DOWN RIB STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT LOWER LEG.

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