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1983–2026
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February 18, 1991 PA · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck by falling object

REMOVING PIECE OF PLASTIC PIPE BEING USED TO PROTECT VOLTAGE CABLE.PIPE SUPPORTED BY EXPANSION BOLT IN ROOF.WHEN BOLT WAS REMOVED THE PIPE SPRUNG DOWN.PIECE OF ROOF FELL 2 X 3 X 3'.NOT CLEAR W HETHER HAND WAS STRUCK BY PIPE OR ROCK.

October 20, 1986 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED MAN WAS3OPERATING A 21SC SHUTTLE CAR WHILE WAITING FOR ANOTHER SHUTTLE CAR TO CLEAR A P IECE OF BONEY COAL FELL FROM ROOF-RIB STRIKING THE MAN ON RT KNEE CAP SIZE APPROX 18 X 24 X 1 APPROX 20 # 3

August 16, 1983 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck by falling object

AFTER MINING WAS COMPLETED A LAYER OF DRAW ROCK, FEATHER EDGE FROM 0" TO 6" APPROX. 20\ LONG AND 16" WIDE FELL ON AN EMPLOYEE WHO WAS MEASURING UP FOR TIMBER AND SUPPORTS.

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