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1983–2026
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March 17, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Donex Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HAN1ING CONTROL CABLE AT CONVEYOR BETL TAILPIECE NEAR SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF LOOSE ROOF FELL STRIKING HIS RT HAND WHICH WAS RESTING ON THE FRAME OF THE TAILPIECE RESULTING IN LAC ERATIONS OF THE3FINGERS AND POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE HAND LOOSE ROOF FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS DRAW ROCK 12 IN X 18 IN X 3 IN

March 5, 1986 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Donex Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

TRAVELING IN SI8E WITH A SCOOP LOAD OF SUPPLIES WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF ROOF STRIKING VICTIM ON THE HEAD

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