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July 22, 1986 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bcnr Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE INJURED WAS3OPERATING A MINE JEEP, A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF. WHILE ATTEMTPING TO LEAVE THE MOVING JEEP HE FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR. HE INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE

April 9, 1986 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bcnr Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

THE INJ HAD BEE3 ROOF BOLTING AND HAD JUST FINISHED INSTALLING A BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE UPPER RT ARM CAUSING A CONTUSION

February 18, 1986 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bcnr Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS IN 7HE PROCESS OF SETTING BREAKING POST. WHILE INSTALLING END POST NEAREST L RIB A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK 5' X 13" X 10' FELL DISLODGING THE MIDDLE POST STRIKING INJURED ON L ARM AND LEG 3

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