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June 15, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Doss Fork Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SETTING TIMBERS FOR THE NEXT LIFT OF SCENSECOND MINING SMALL ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS AND RIB HIM WAS PUT ON BACK BOARD BROUGHT OUTSIDE SENT TO BLASTIED REGION MEDICAL CENTER BRME WAS CH ECK BY DR AND X RAY WAS DONE THERE WAS NO BROKEN BONES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE AND SENT HOME.

July 15, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Doss Fork Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PINER OF LOONE ROOF MEASURING 39 1/2" L 23" IN 4' TO 6" THAT FELL BETWEEN PERMENT ROOF SUPPORT STRICKING THE MINER ON THE RIGHT LEG.

July 15, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Doss Fork Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK MESSING 39 1/2 L, 23 2, 14 TO THICK FELL OUT BETWEEN REIMENT ROOF SUPPORT STRIKING MINER ON THE LEFT SHOULDER.

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