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1983–2026
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October 4, 1984 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Loose Jaw Coal Company No 4 Inc · Struck by falling object

EXAMINING TOP IN #6 HEADING,PIECE OF ROCK 2\\ THICK X 6\LONG X 2\WIDE FELL STRIKING I.NAME ON RIGHT FOOT.

June 11, 1984 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Loose Jaw Coal Company No 4 Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE TAPING UP MINER CABLE A PIECE OF BONE FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS THIS PIECE OF BONE WAS SLAPE LIKE A TRAINGLE THE LENGHT 3 WIDE 2 MEASURE 1 TO 2 -3 AT THE THICKEST PART THIS PIECE OF ROCK S TRUCK I NAME AROUND THE SHOULDER AND NECK BRUSING HIS NECK.

January 5, 1983 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Loose Jaw Coal Company No 4 Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BOLTS AND PLATES FROM 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER AND ARM

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