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December 19, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED SUFFERED A CONTUSION TO RIGHT HAND WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF FALLING SLATE.

December 9, 1983 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPER SCOOP DRAW SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND CAUGHT HAND ON SCOOP BATTERY

October 28, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED SAID WHILE LOOKING FOR A BONDER A PIECE OF MINE ROOF FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD

September 21, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS MAKING UP BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN BOLTS & STRUCK INJURED IN BACK.

August 9, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HELPING WITH MINER CABLE WHILE WATCHING CABLE A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN UPPER BACK AND SHOULDER

July 26, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BUILDING A CRIB A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK INJURED.

July 21, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HELPING ON MINER & WAS MOVING CABLE. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN STRAPS & STRUCK HIM ON BACK & L FOOT.

March 7, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object

LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP AND HIT HIM IN EYE.

January 4, 1983 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SETTING WING TIMBERS WHEN A PC OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS

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