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1983–2026
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March 7, 1991 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fiddle Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SCOOP WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER.

January 10, 1991 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fiddle Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UP IN SCOOP BUCKET MEASURING TIMBERS. ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIS RIGHT LEG.

January 29, 1985 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fiddle Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A PIECE OF SLATE BOUNCED STRIKING MINER ON RIGHT NAKLE WHILE HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE.

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