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December 1, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

HE SAID THAT HE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF LOSE ROCK FROM THE ROOF THE ROCK ACCORDING TO HIM THAT HIT HIM WAS NOT THE ROCK HE WAS T RYING TO PULL

October 28, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

DRILLING HOLE AND KETTLE BOTTOM FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND INJURED LEFT HAND AND RIGHT LOWER LEG.

October 26, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF FFALLING ON HIM FROM HIS RIGHT SHOULDER TO HIS RIGHT FOOT.

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