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September 21, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Justin Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYE EWAS SEALING TOP IN INTAKE MANTRIP ROADWAY. PUL ROCK WITH SLATE BAR. ROCK HIT SLATE BAR, BAR HIT EMPLOYEE ON KNEE.

June 1, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS TAKING CABLE FROM BOLT WHERE IT WAS HANGING WHEN A ROCK 3FTX3INCH FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS. THE ROCK PUSHED THE MAN BACKWARDS AND SIDEWAYS TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

August 26, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jude Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS LOADING A BUGGY WITH REMOTE CONTROL MINER. SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT INJURED ON THE HEAD.

April 16, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jude Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HANGING CURTAIN AT LAST ROW OF BOLTS IN FACE AREA INJURED WAS WORKING UNDER SUPPORTED TOP WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 4FTX15FTX14IN THICK FELL FROM INBY SIDE HIT ON ITS EDGE & FELL OVER O N INJUREDS LEG

January 14, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jude Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

REMOTE CONTROL MINER OPERATOR WAS OPERATING MINER IN #3 HEADING ON #2 SECTION.SMALL ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN PINS.STRIKING OPERATOR IN UPPER BACK REGION.

November 12, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jude Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPTYING DUST BOX PC OF DRAW ROCK

September 13, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Candice Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS,3'X3'X6" STRIKING INJURED RESULTING IN A FRACTURE.

August 3, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Candice Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE GOT OFF HIS S. CAR AND WENT TO ROOF BOLTER TO GET A BOTTLE OF WATER. WHEN HE STARTED TO LEAVE THE BOLTER, A PIECE OF ROCK FELLS TRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT LEG.

September 14, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jude Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED & ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE KNELT BEHIND ROOF BOLTER #2 ENTRY WAITING TO MOVE INTO #1 ENTRY WHERE MINDER WAS WORKING A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 48INX42INX6IN FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS & S TRUCK BOTH MEN INJURING (1)ONE MEN WERE UNDER PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORT 3FT INBY THE LOFEE #2 ENTRY

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