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1983–2026
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November 19, 1987 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Oak Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

TYING UP CABLE 5ND DRAW ROCK FELL DOWN LEFT ARM AND HAND BREAKING ARM AND SCRAPING HAND. DRAW ROCK WAS 18" WIDE 12' LONG 2" THICK.

February 26, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spotlight Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK BROKE3BETWEEN BOLTS WHEN PULLING ROCK AGAINST RIB.DRAW ROCK FELL ON KNEE .DR REPORT SAID KNEE WAS SPRAINED AND CUT.

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