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1983–2026
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September 28, 1983 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Vesta Mining Company · Struck by falling object

SETTING POST WHEN SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK RIGHT FOREARM.

August 30, 1983 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Vesta Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE RIDING A JEEP ON THE MAIN HAULAGE A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE LT SIDE OF THE FACE CAUSING HIM TO JERK & TWISTING HIS BACK.

June 7, 1983 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Vesta Mining Company · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS BENT OVER IN THE INBY RT. CORNER AT #13 RM #3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF SOAP STONE FELL OUT BETWEEN THE RIB THE FIRST ROW OF BOLTS- STRIKING HIM ON THE RT. FOOT.

April 18, 1983 PA · Coal pumper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Vesta Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WAS PUMPING A SUMP. HAD HIS HAND LAYING ON THE MOTOR. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF & STRUCK INJURED ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

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