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1983–2026
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June 12, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Banner Coal & Land Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LOOSE COAL FELL FROM THE TOP CATCHING INJUREDS FINGER BETWEEN COAL AND ROOF BOLTING MACHINE FRAME.

April 9, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Banner Coal & Land Company · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS PULLING THE CABLE OUT OF THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE IN THE NUMBER 5 ENTRY WHEN A 4 INCH BY 2 INCH PIECE OF TOP FELL,STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER.

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