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1983–2026
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September 12, 1988 PA · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Canterbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS PUTTING A MACHINE PART ONTO THE CONT. MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF SCALE FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK THE MAN ON THE RIGHT ARM.

February 26, 1985 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Canterbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS STANDING BESIDE THE C/M WITH HIS HAND RESTING ON T HE CONOPY. A PIECE OF SCALE FELL & STRUCK THE MAN ONT HE FINGER.

December 9, 1983 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Canterbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS SOUNDING THE ROOF WHEN A PIECE OF SCALE FELL & STRUCK THE MAN ON THE SHOULDERS.

February 9, 1983 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Canterbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN W AS SCALING ROCK DOWN WHEN A PIECE OF SCALE RODE BACK OVER TOP OF HIM AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HARDHAT HE RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT DAY AND CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 021683 WHEN HIS BACK B EGAN TO BOTHER HIM

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