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August 13, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING MINER WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS HITTING HIS LEFT ARM.

May 18, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SETTING LIFT TIMBERS ON PILLAR RECOVERY IN #3 ENTRY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING HIM ABOVE HIS LEFT KNEE

February 7, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE TOP FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE.

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