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November 29, 1990 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jcb Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL BENT OVER MOVING BOLTER CABLE WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING BACK OF NECK.ONLY INJURY WAS A BRUISE.

December 16, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jcb Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL TRYING TO GET PIECE OF DRILL STEEL OUT OF ROOF.HE WAS PULLING WITH RIGHT HAND AND HAD LEFT HAND LAYING ON DRILL HEAD.A ROCK FELL OUT AND CRUSHED MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

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