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1983–2026
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February 22, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SIDE OF NECK.

January 31, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FORM TOOP HITTING L. AHDN WHILE MOVING ROOF BOLT MACHINE.

September 16, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS BENT OVER MOVING MINER CABLE WHEN PIECE OF SLATE FELL HITTING HIM IN BACK.

February 11, 1988 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sharples Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BEHIND THE ROOF BOLTS,CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL FORWARD ONTO THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE.

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