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October 25, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pen Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT WHILE HELPING TO MOVE THE MINER CABLE A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK.

August 22, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pen Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING THE SCRUBBER ON THE MINER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE NECK.

July 14, 2001 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pen Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING THE EE ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS.

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