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July 11, 1991 WV · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Camp Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS LAODING #3 LEFT BREAK DRAW ROCK FELL OUT OF BETWEEN SUPPORT & HIT HIM ON BACK.

July 11, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Camp Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF FELL IN BETWEEN ROOF BOLT & RIB ON MINER OPR. ROCK HIT HIM ON SIDE OF FACE,SHOULDER,BACK & RIBS.

June 19, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Camp Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SERVICING OFF SIDE OF MINER ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN SUPPORT, CATCHING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND CHEST.

May 25, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Camp Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

CREW WAS SETTING TIMERS AFTER 2ND LIFT ON RIGHT PILLAR DRAW ROCK FELL IN BETWEEN BOLTS.

January 23, 1989 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Camp Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

I NAME WAS MOVING HIS JOY LOADING TO #5 HDG AND WAS TAKING SLACK CABLE OFF OF MACHINE AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOFBOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE NECK AND L SHOULDER

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