WAS IN FACE OF #5 ENTRY, ROCK FELL OFF MINER HIT ON TOP OF RIGHT HAND.
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September 20, 1990
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Burke Mountain Trucking Company Inc · Struck by falling object
February 22, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Burke Mountain Trucking Company Inc · Struck by falling object
ROOF BOLTER WAS SCALING PIECE OF ROCK WHEN ANOTHER PIECE FELL BEHIND HIM & HIT HEAD & NECK.
Little Bear Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE I.NAME TA5ING UP CENTERS NEAR FACE AREA OF #3 ENTRY HE BENT OVER IN BETWEEN 2 ROWS OF TIMBERS TO LAY GLOVES DOWN.WHILE BENT PIECE OF TOP FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIM ON SIDE OF HEAD AND R IGHT CHEEK.ROCK3MEASURED 3'LONG X 1.5'WIDE.SEAM HEIGHT 32''.
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