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June 19, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS TRAMMING ROOF BOLT MACHINE IN #4 ENTRY ON LUBE MAINS SECTION. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FORM ROOF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT LEG AND FOOT.

February 2, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL TO TRAM CONTINUOUS MINER. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN RIB AND ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIS RIGHT LEG AND FOOT.

May 21, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HOW MAINS 009-0 JUST TRAMMED CONTINUOUS MINER INTO NO 5 ENTRY PILLAR BLOACK. HE GOT OFF CONTINUOUS MINER TO ASSIST MINER HELPER IN SETTING ADDITIONAL POSTS BEFORE MINING. PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 7' 5" X 8'3"X12" FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & STRUCK EMPLY PINNING HIM TO MINE FLOOR.

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