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September 7, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A SMALL PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS & STRUCK THE VICTIM ON THE BACK

March 26, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS CLEANING A PLACE UP. HE GOT OFF SCOOP TO PICK UP CURTAIN. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP HITTING HIM IN BACK OF HEAD.

December 28, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SITTING IN RAIL RUNNER A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING THE VICTOM ON THE UPPER LEGS.

November 22, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A SMALL PIECE OF ROOF FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING THE VICTIM ON THE RIGHT LEG AND FOOT. BRUISING THE LEG AND FOOT.

August 26, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WALKING UP TO FEEDER AND PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP HITTING HIM IN BACK AND SIDE.

July 31, 1990 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

GETTING OLD CAR ROCK FELL HITTING LEFT FOOT BREAKING LITTLE TOE.

May 30, 1990 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WALKING DOWN #4 HEADING BENT OVER PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL HITTING HIM IN BACK. MINING HEIGHT IS AROUND 54 TO 58".

February 3, 1990 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM TOP WHILE OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER HITTING HIM ON RIGHT FOOT, BRUISING IT AND CAUSING SWELLING, X-RAY REVEALS NO BROKEN BONES.

October 19, 1989 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM TO HITTING HIM IN NECK CAUSING INJ TO NECK

July 14, 1989 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

RIB FELL ON CURTAIN PULLED SHOULDER OUT OF PLACE

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