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June 30, 1986 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Powderhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

RE-BOLTING, REH5B.WORK IN NO.1 NORTH MAINS - THIS MAN WAS SCALING THE ROOF AHEAD OF THE BOLTER. HE WAS STANDING UNDER A PAN USING A LONG SCALING BAR WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SHARP SHALE FELL OFF PAN HE WAS STAN8ING UNDER & HIT HIS CHIN. RESULT WAS A 3/4" LACERATION REQUIRING

June 13, 1983 CO · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Powderhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

OPERATING LOADER,CLEANUP,WHEN ROCK FELL OUT OF ROOF,STRIKING ON RIGHT KNEE.CONTUSION AND LACERAITONS TO RIGHT KNEE-5 STITCHES.

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