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December 8, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE MANTRIP WAS TRAVELING TOWARD THE OUTSIDE OF THE MINE. APPROX. 2000 FEET OUTBY THE WORKING SECTION A LARGE PEICE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING 3 EMPLOYEES CAUSING A SMALL BUMP ON THE FOREHEAD OF ONE EMPLOYEE.

December 8, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

SECTION MANTRIP WAS TRAVELING TOWARD THE OUTSIDE OF THE MINE APPX 2000FT OUTBY THE WORKING SECTION A IMREE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIMING 3 EMPLOYEES CAUSING LACE RATIONS OF THE HEAD TO EMPLOYEE

August 28, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ganna Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR FROM MINE TO FEEDER AAND LOOSE ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS (THIN & SHARP) AND HIT HIM ON NOSE AND ABOVE LEFT EYE.

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