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3,112
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1983–2026
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May 3, 1985 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chafe Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN MINE WHEN ALLEGEDLY A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM.

September 5, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chafe Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HAD HAND ON CRIB, ROCK FELL ON CRIB, TRIED TO SHOVE IT OFF, CAUSING END OF CRIB TO FLY UP AND CATCH RIGHT INDEX FINGER AGAINST TOP.

December 30, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chafe Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE 15X4X3IN THICK FELL ON HISLEFT ARM AND LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD

June 4, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chafe Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 12X16X1 FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK LACEK ON LOWER LEFT BACK

April 20, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chafe Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

MR TAYLOR WAS MOVING ROOF BOLTER INTO PLACE WHEN A ROCK FELL ONTO HISRIGHT FOOT

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