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1983–2026
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October 30, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Creek Mining Iv Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BACKING UP ON MANTRIP A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON LEFT SIDE OF NECK AND SHOULDER.

September 27, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Creek Mining Iv Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING EE ON THE HEAD AND LEG.

June 8, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Creek Mining Iv Inc · Struck by falling object

MINER HELPER. PIECE OF SLATE FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS WHILE PULLIGN MINER CABLE.

April 26, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Creek Mining Iv Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WS WELDING ON MINNER WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN HIS MIDDLE BACK.

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