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1983–2026
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December 5, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE MINER CREW WAS MINING THE LAST LIFT IN A PILLAR BLOCK ON #1 SECT NAME WHO WAS THE MINVER HELPER BACKED UP WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS ANDSTUCK NAME ON TOP OF HIS R FOOT RE SULTING IN BRUISES AND A LACERATION TO THE TOP AREA OF HIS FOOT

August 24, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

I,NAME WAS HELPING THE SECTION FORMAN TIGHTEN UP THE BOLTS ON A PUMP ON HE CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD, NECK & RIGHT SHOULDER. NO BROKEN BONES IN X-RAYS.

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