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May 14, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Misty-Bec Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS 4 1/2 X 3 1/2 X 0-7" THICK, HITTING HIM ON LEFT HIP AND LEG IN #2 ENTRY. WE WERE PULLING PILLARS AT THIS TIME.

January 31, 1997 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Misty-Bec Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK ABOUT 1' X 1' X 1" THICK FELL HITTING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF RIGHT SHOULDER CAUSING A BRUISE.

July 17, 1990 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Misty-Bec Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BACKING BRIDGE UP WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM.

January 18, 1990 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Misty-Bec Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

SLUG OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRIKING EMPL AROUND NECK AND SHOULDERS.

August 15, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Misty-Bec Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE CRAWLING TO OTHER PINNER WHEN PIECE OF ROCK SLUGGED OUT OF TOP, HITTING IS HAND.

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