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June 14, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Banner Coal & Land Co. · Struck by falling object

A RIB ROLLED OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 8, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Banner Coal & Land Co. · Struck by falling object

A PIECE PF COAL 2" THICK BY 2' WIDE BY 4' LONG FELL ON EMPLOYEE'S HAND, CATCHING HAND AGAINST TAILPIECE.

November 8, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Banner Coal & Land Co. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER BY A PIECE OF COAL THAT FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING THE BOLTER'S DUST BOX AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

January 18, 2000 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Banner Coal & Land Co. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SCALING ROOF AND A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. CONTUSION TO RIGHT BIG TOE.

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