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June 13, 1991 WV · Coal superintendent FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL COMING OUTSIDE ON 3-WHEELER CAR WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRUCK HIM OVER THE EYE,MOUTH AND HIT LEG AGAINST RIB.

March 28, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHEN A PIECE HIT HIM ON HIS SHOULDER & WRIST.

March 11, 1991 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HAULING SUPPLIES UNDERGROUND WITH SCOOP, THERE WAS A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD.

May 29, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE STATED A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS WERE HE WAS TRADING TOWARD THE SECTION THE ROCK WAS SUPPOSE TO HIT HIM OIL LEFT SIDE OF HIS RIBBS.

May 4, 1990 WV · Coal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE CRAWLING TO WARD FRONT OF COAL DRILL TO CHANGE DRILL BIT. A SMALL AREA OF RASH FELL APPROX. 2' SQ X 1" TO 1 1/2" THICK STRIKING HIM ON HIS BACK. THERE WAS NO WITNESS TO THIS ACCIDENT OR NO EVIDENCE OF A PIECE ROCK AROUND IN THIS AREA, WHEN INVESTIGATED.

April 19, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL STATED THAT PIECE OF ROCK FELL HIT HIM ON THE KNEE CAP WHILE MOVING MINER CABLE

April 17, 1989 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING NEAR FACE AREA,PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF KNOCKED HAND DOWN AGAINST ROOF BOLTING MACHINE RESULTED MASHING OF LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

January 4, 1989 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAWN ROCK FELL AND HIT THE SCOOP OPERATOR ON TOP OF HIS HEAD, CAUSING BRUISED NECK MUSCLES.

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