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October 17, 1998 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE SAT DOWN TO EAT LUNCH WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF THE HEAD. ALSO HIS HARD HAT PUSHED HIS SAFETY GLASSES DOWN HIS NOSE SCRATCHING NOSE.

July 26, 1998 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON LEG AND ANKLE.

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