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August 9, 1986 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Farwest Coal Company · Struck by falling object

SETTING TEMP RO2F SUPPORT PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON BACK.

June 7, 1986 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Farwest Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING TEMP1ROOF SUPPORTS.PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF JACKS STRIKING BETWEEN SHOULDERS AND BACK.

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