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January 18, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING THE TRAILING CABLE ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FROM THE MINE ROOF FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK RESULTING IN FRACTURES TO NOSE AND FACE.

June 20, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

INJURED ALLEGED A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROCK AND STRUCK HIM WHILE RIDING A 3-WHEEL MANTRIP. THIS RESULTED IN A BRUISED NECK AND BACK. THIS INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR. POLICY AT THIS MINE STATES THAT ALL INJURIES MUST BE REPORTED PRIOR TO LEAVING PROPERTY.

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