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November 29, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Mountain Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE BELT LINE AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS BACK.

August 11, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Mountain Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS POSSIBLY GOING TO MARK UP PLACE TO BOLT WHEN HE WENT ONTO FROM UNDER ROOF SUPPORT. WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIM.

June 26, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Mountain Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

NOBODY KNOWS EXACTLY. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES. EMPLOYEE SAID HE INJURED HIS BAKC FROM A ROOF FALL ON THE DOCTORS REPORT )FOR WC-123).

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