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October 28, 1998 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pace Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE PULLING PINNER CABLE A ROCK FELL FROM THE CORNER STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK & NECK.

July 8, 1996 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
L & A Coal Company · Struck by falling object

8" TO 10" OF CAP COAL FELL STRIKIGN HIM ON THE HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER.

April 1, 1996 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
L & A Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL, STRIKING A TIMBER CAUSING THE TIMBER TO FLIP UP STRIKING THE EE UNDER HIS ARMS.

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