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August 2, 1999 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hiope Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

AFTER HANGING LINE CURTAIN, EE WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFT LEG W/A ROCK APPROX 3'X4'X4" WHICH DISLODGED FROM THE TOP AS HE WAS CRAWLING BACK TO HIS BUGGIE

January 28, 1999 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hiope Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE HELPING ON MINER, A SLAB ABOUT 24"X4" FROM0" TO 4" THICK FELL FROM TOP HITTING SUBJECT ON THE LEFT LEG

December 28, 1998 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hiope Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE HELPING ON MINER, A SLAB ABOUT 24" X 14" FROM 0-4" THICK FELL FROM TOP HITTING SUBJECT ON THE LEFT LEG.

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