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1983–2026
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August 3, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MINING FIRST CUT IN #2 HEADING. MINER BITS WOULD NOT REACH THE TOP LEAVING ABOUT ONE FOOT OF HEAD COAL. HEAD COAL FELL HITTING EE ON RIGHT FOOT AND ANKLE.

August 2, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WALKING ALONG BELT AND A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE HARDHAT. THE ROCKWAS APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES.

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