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1983–2026
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September 7, 1990 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

THIRD CUT IN #1 PILLAR. HELPING ON MINER ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS.

September 24, 1987 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

NO-WARNING-TAKI3G FIRST CUT OF PILLAR BLOCK-TOP JUST CAVED IN ON MINER AND SHUTTLE CAR.

December 26, 1986 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

I,NAME WAS SETT3NG BREAKER TIMBERS AND ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP HITTING EMPLOYEE ON BACK; THEN SLID OFF BACK AND LANDED ON ANKLE.

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