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November 15, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Fork Construction Ltd., Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN #6 ENTRY 2 BREAKS IN BY SPAD #677 WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND LEFT SIDE OF FACE.

April 2, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Fork Construction Ltd., Inc. · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK SLIPPED FROM TOP AND HIT LEFT ARM. EE CONTINUED TO WORK AND WORKED NEXT DAY. FILED FOR COMPLIANCE. IFC FEELS LOST TIME NOT DUE TO THIS INJURY.

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