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September 13, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Candice Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS,3'X3'X6" STRIKING INJURED RESULTING IN A FRACTURE.

August 3, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Candice Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE GOT OFF HIS S. CAR AND WENT TO ROOF BOLTER TO GET A BOTTLE OF WATER. WHEN HE STARTED TO LEAVE THE BOLTER, A PIECE OF ROCK FELLS TRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT LEG.

June 16, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Candice Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WALKING BESIDE 9OOF BOLTER WHEN A ROCK 3X3X8 FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING I NAME

December 10, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Candice Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL OUT3BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING I.NAME RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HIS RT LEG

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