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October 27, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ruscat Enterprises, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was traveling up intake on a mantrip when a piece of draw rock fell and struck employee on his rt. knee.

September 12, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Quality Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PEICE OF SLATE/DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING EE.

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