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July 24, 1986 VA · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Low Vein Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS TRA4MING LOADED SCOOP FROM MINER TOWARD LOADING POINT IN #5 HEADING APPX 140' OUTBY FACE WHEN A PIECE OF R OCK FELL CAUSING A GLANCING BLOW TO HIS HEAD. COMPLAINED OF HEADACHE & NE CK PAINS BUT CH2SE TO FINISH HIS SHIFT.

May 31, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dorothy Mae Coal Company · Struck by falling object

I.NAME AND I.NAME TOOK THEIR LUNCH BREAK, THEY SAT DOWN IN THE INTERSECTION TO EAT, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS HITTING I.NAME IN THE BACK, RESULTING IN BACK BRUISES

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