Black Bear Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE.
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Black Bear Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
A SMALL SECTION OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS & HIT EE ON THE HAND
January 10, 1992
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Bear Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED KNE WHILE DODGING PIECE OF SLATE.
April 24, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Bear Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS PUTTING UP LINE CURTAIN AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER, PUSHING HIM TO THE FLOOR.
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