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July 10, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dixie Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

CRAWLING TO INER WHEN VICTIM ALLEGES THAT A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HURT NECK. MAN WOULD NOT RESPOND TO FOREMAN'S QUESTIONS. FOREMAN STATES 1/2" X 12" ROCK COULD NOT HAVE HURT MAN.

June 26, 1990 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dixie Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN SAID HE WAS SHOVELING BELT & PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & HIT ON LEFT SIDE OF FACE. EMPL HAD JUST ENTERED BELT LINE WHEN ACCIDENT HAPPENED.

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