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October 21, 1997 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D O & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

CUTTER OPERATOR WAS BRINGING LOOSE COAL. ROCK FROM RIGHT SIDE OF RIB IN #4 HEADING WHEN MATERIAL DOWN & SLATE BAR WAS KNOCKED OUT OF HAND & STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT.

August 30, 1991 VA · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jamb Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING MINER OPERATOR ON THE ARM.

March 28, 1990 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jamb Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLT.

November 21, 1985 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Two M Corp · Struck by falling object

HE WAS EATING D3NNER AND SET DOWN ON RIB AND PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK AND KNEE

November 15, 1983 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal Valley Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN 2 BOLTS CAUSING BACK INJURY.

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