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August 10, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
King Powellton Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A TIMBER WHEN A ROCK JARRED LOOSE FROM THE TOP STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT THIGH.

October 13, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
King Powellton Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL REMOVED HA9D HAT WHILE ADJUSTING CLOTHING.SMALL JPIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON BACK OF HEAD CAUSING LACERATION 4 STITCHES.

September 25, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
King Powellton Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 STRUCK BY A ROCK WHICH FELL FROM ROOF. ROCK WAS PART OF A SLICKENED SLIDE IN ROOF. SLICKED SLIDE WAS SUPPORTED BY ROOF BOLTS AND STRAPS. THE PART OF THIS ROCK WHICH FELL BRO KE FROM THE MAI3 BODY OF ROCK AT THE EDGE OF A ROOF BOLT PLATE. OCCURRED IN #5 ENTRY 25 FEET FROM FACE.

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