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February 27, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Laurel Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED STOOD A TIMBER UP TO BE WEDGED WHEN THE TIMBER HIT THE TOP AND SMALL PARTICLES FELL FROM THE TOP AND WENT INTO INJURED'S EYE.

February 19, 1991 WV · Coal rodman, surveyor/transit helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Laurel Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS TACKING UP CURTAIN. WHILE HAMMERING, ROCK FELL FROM TOP, STRIKING INJURED ON LEFT WRIST.

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