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October 21, 1997 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D O & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

CUTTER OPERATOR WAS BRINGING LOOSE COAL. ROCK FROM RIGHT SIDE OF RIB IN #4 HEADING WHEN MATERIAL DOWN & SLATE BAR WAS KNOCKED OUT OF HAND & STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT.

April 24, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D O & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK PULLED ROCK SLID DOWN BAR STRUCK IN HEAD AND SHOULDER

September 21, 1983 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D O & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SMALL ROCK APP 2 IN THICK 2FT LONG FELL AND STRUCK NECK AND BACK

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