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3,112
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1983–2026
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November 19, 1998 UT · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Horizon Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE ARM AND UPPER BACK. CAUSING CONTUSIONS AND BRUISES.

November 12, 1998 UT · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Horizon Mining Llc · Struck by flying object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 1 1/2" X 10" X 14" FELL FROM THE ROOF LANDING ON THE RIGHT HAND OF THE VICTIM. IT CUT THE INSIDE OF HIS THUMB AND HE RECEIVED 5 STITCHES.

March 13, 1998 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Horizon Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

OPERATOR WAS STRUCK A GLACING BLOW FROM A SLAB OF ROOF ROCK ON THE TOP & BACK OF HIS HARD HAT KNOCKING HIM TO TH EGROUND. THE ROCK WS APPROX. 36" X 36"X6".

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