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1983–2026
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May 3, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marson Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BUILDING STOPPINGS, EMPLOYEE WAS APPLING PLASTER WITH HIS HAND WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF CRUSHING THUMB. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, IT IS UNSURE WHETHER THE THUMB IS BROKEN OR NOT .

August 28, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marson Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER AND TRAVLEING THROUGH #1 HEADING INTERSECTION A PIECE OF SLATE FELL HITTING EMPL INJURIES SUSTAINED BRUISED L SHOULDER AND UPPER MIDDLE BACK

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