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1983–2026
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May 7, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 HANGING A CABLE BLOCK WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE CHEST REQUIRING 10 STICTCHES FROM THE LACERATION.

October 16, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS HELP3NG THE ELCTRICIAN SPLICE A CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF CAME LOOSE STRIKING THE EE ON T HE RIGHT SHOULDER & RIGHT ARM.

June 7, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE REMOVING 5OOSE SLATE FROM THE MINE ROOF, A PIECE OF SLATE FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT FOOT AND ANKLE.

March 27, 1985 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PLASTERING STOPPINGS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK AND SLATE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE MINE ROOF, STRIKING THE TOP AND BACK OF HIS HEAD.

April 30, 1984 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A SECTION OF ROCK AND SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING EMP ON BACK AND RT LEG AND FOOT

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