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July 24, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Lucky M Inc · Struck by falling object

EE OPERATOR OF SCOOP WAS RUNNING SCOOP IN 001 SECTION DOING ON SECTION WHEN DRAW FELL FROM AROUND PIN STRIKING HIM ON HEAD AND BENDING HIM BACKWARD.

March 10, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Lucky M Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS STRUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE HEAD AND RECEIVED GLANCING BLOWS TO THE BACK BY FALLING SMALL ROCKS AND DEBRIS FROM THE ROOF-FALL OCCURRED BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS. INJURED WAS WORKING ME CHANICAL WORK ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER.

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