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October 28, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cline'S Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

MINER WAS TURNI3G RT HAND CROSSCUT AND HAD CROSSCUT ALMOST FININSHED WHEN PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL MEASURING 1/2 IN TO 1 1/2 IN THICK AND ALLEDGEDLY STRIKING SAID EMPLOYEE ON RT KNEE AND HAND AP PROX 2 IN ABOVE3THUMB JOINT

August 6, 1985 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cline'S Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

WAITING FOR BOL7ER TO PUT CURTAIN BOARD UP SQUATTING BESIDE RIB, PIECE OF SCALE FROM TOP FELL HITTING MAN ON BACK OF NECK AND SHOULDERS RESULTING IN BACK AND SHOULDER INJURY

March 9, 1984 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cline'S Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING SCOOP FOR MOVEMENTS OF FACE EQUIPMENT HE PULLED INTO #4 FACE TO THE LAST HXX ROW OF BOLTS. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD BOLTS STRIKING THE EMPLO YEE

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