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October 27, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Itmann Coal Company · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL BETWE9N PINS AND LEFT RIB AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LOWER LEFT LEG.

May 12, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Itmann Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE SAWING TI4BERS, A ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE'S LEFT FOOT.

December 30, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Itmann Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS UNLOADI3G TIMBERS, AND WENT TO GET SAW, ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK

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