Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND A BLOCK OF COAL TO WATCH THE MINER CABLE. A ROCK 44" X 45" X 8" FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS KNOCKING THE EMPLOYEE TO THE MINE FLOOR.
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June 8, 1993
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE LOADING BLOCK INTO A SCOOP BUCKET A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK & KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND
Reebok Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING HOLES WITH POWDER WHEN LOOSE CAP COAL FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE.
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