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March 13, 1987 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Merger Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PUTTING PIECE O0 STRUCTURE ON ROPES SMALL PIECE OF DRAW SLATE DISLODGED FROM TOP STRIKING HIM ON KNUCKLES OF LEFT HAND CUTTING IT.DRAW SLATE MEASURED 6'' X 6'' X 1''.

April 15, 1986 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Merger Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRA4 ROCK MEASURING 2'X4'X3" DISLODGED FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING THE MINER OP ON T HE BACK OF THE NECK & SHOULDERS. A BRUISE TO BACK OF NECK WAS INFLICTED DUE TO ACCIDENT.

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