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1983–2026
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June 10, 1987 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bullion Hollow Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SLAB OF ROCK 126 THICK X58" WIDE FELL OUT OF FRESH 4' WILCOX CUT,CATCHING VICTIM WHO WAS SETTING SAFETY POSTS AND SHOVELING COAL.

September 15, 1986 VA · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bullion Hollow Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CUTTING C2AL WITH WILCOX MINER, ROCK BROKE LOOSE FROM TOP. MAJORITY OF ROCK WAS CAUGHT BY SAFTEY PROPS BACK TO BOLTED INTERSECTION. VICTIM WAS HIT WITH THIN SLAB OF ROCK, WHERE ROCK BR OKE OFF AT ROOF3BOLTS.

September 15, 1986 VA · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bullion Hollow Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SLUG OF ROCK FE5L FROM TOP STRIKING VICTIM ON THE FACE & CHEST AREA HE WAS TIMBERING THE TOP UP WHEN IT OCCURRED (THIS REPORT SUBMITTED DUE TO AN AUDIT )

July 30, 1986 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bullion Hollow Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE TRAVELING3FROM THE FACE AREA IN A MANTGRIP CAR A PIECE OF SHARP ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING VICTIM ON THE FACE AREA (THIS REPORT DUE TO AN AUDIT )

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