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September 23, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED MEPLOYEE WAS KNEELING NEAR THE CONTINUOUS MIENR WHEN A SECTION OF ROCK 2"X12"X2'-3'. FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGTH THIGH.

August 17, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING THE MINER FROM ONE PILLAR BLOCK TO ANOTHER WITH A REMOTE CONSOLE, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND. PIECE OF ROCK WAS 8-10 INCHES ROUND, AND 0-4 INCHES THICK.

June 15, 1989 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PULLED A PIECE OF ROCK WITH SLATE BAR.WHEN ROCK FELL THE MAN JAMMED BACK AND HIT HIS NECK ON A CABLE THAT WAS HANGING BEHIND HIM.STRAINED NECK MUSCLE.

June 20, 1984 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN BOARDS CAUSING INJ TO LOWER BACK AREA.

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