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April 21, 1989 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bull Run Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ENTERED #2 HEADING OPERATING A PERSONAL CARRIER A ROCK AND 2'X2'X6" THICK.FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE INJURED ON HIS UPPER LEFT LEG.

July 6, 1984 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Amanda Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

SCOOP OPERATOR WAS CLEANING UP CUT OF COAL IN FACE OF #6 ENTRY. OPERATOR NOTICED HANGING ROCK INBY ROOF SUPPORTS. GOT OFF SCOOP & BEGAN TO PULL DOWN LOOSE MATERIAL WITH SLATE BAR. ROCK BROKE L OOSE FROM ROOF & HIT I.NAME THE OPERATOR SCOOP WHO WAS UNDER SUPPORTED ROOF AT ALL TIMES

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