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September 9, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Delta Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WAS SETTING TIMBERS PC. OF ROCK 6 INCHES BY 6 INCHES FELL FROM TOP AND CUT LT. INDEX FINGER.

September 25, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Delta Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SPL3CING A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE IN THE LAST OEN BREAK THROUGH WHEN A PRIECE OF ROCK APPROX.THREE FOOT IN DIAMETER & 3IN.TO4IN THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF SUPPORT BOLTS STRIKING THE R T.SIDE OF RIB C5GE

September 24, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Delta Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PRE1ARING TO INSTGALL ROOF SUPPORT BOLTS IN FACE OF NO 4 ENTRY WHEN HE WAS PULLING DOWN DRAW ROCK WITH A SLATE BAR A PIECE OF ROCK SLID DOWN THE BAR & CAUGHT RT.HAND AGAINST THE R OOF DRILL MACHI3E BRUISING KNUCKLES & BREAKING RT.HAND INDEX & MIDDLE FINGERS

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