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1983–2026
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July 21, 1992 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ballard Brothers Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

49550ROOF IN #4 ENTRY LAST OPEN CROSSCUT COLLAPSED FALLING ON INJURED.AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 5 FT ROOF BOLTS WHICH PULLED LOOSE ALLOWING ROCK TO FALL.

April 13, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sundance Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A ROCK 3 TO 6 THICK FELL FROM RIB STRUCK EE IN LOWER BACK AND LEFT FOOT EE WAS SAYING TIMBERS AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT.

July 9, 1991 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sundance Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL IN BETWEEN BOLTS & STRUCK HIM ON SHOULDER. THE MINER WAS TAKING THE LAST LIFT OUT OF A LOCK IN #3 HEADING.

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