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March 31, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Meador Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUTTING OIL IN THE PINNER AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE TWO CENTER BOLTS AND HIT HIM IN HIS LEFT HIP.

September 10, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Meador Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ROCK WITH SLATE BAR WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND CUT HIM ON THE EYEBROW.

April 27, 1990 WV · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Meador Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

THIN PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN PINS,HIT ON CANOPY OF CUTTER AND SHOULDER OF EMPL AS HE AW WAS GETTING IN CUTTER.

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