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February 19, 1992 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Birchfield Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

COP SECTION EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLEANING ROAD WAY WITH SCOOP A SCALE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLT HITTING EMPLOYEE ON HEAD SHOULDER & TOP OF BOTH HANDS

July 9, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Birchfield Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

MOVING CABLE ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRUCK ON R THAND L FOOT

August 24, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Birchfield Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE RIDING MANTRIP, LOOSE SHELL FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND LANDED ON MANTRIP.

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