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May 4, 1989 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
K A P Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

THE MINE FOREMAN WAS IN PROCESS OF EXAMINING ROOF IN THE NO.3 ENTRY WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 3' FEET LONG, 3' FEET WIDE AND 6" INCHES THICK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING VICTIM O N LEFT HIP.

October 28, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
K A P Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING TOP HE WALKED ARUND ROOF BOLTER TO GET A ROOF BOLT AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS BIG RT TOE

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