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1983–2026
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March 21, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Carbo Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS OPERATING A 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER X/ATRS WHEN HE WAS REACHING FOR TRAM LEVERS A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, HITTING HIM ON RIGHT ELBOW.

June 29, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Carbo Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A CURTAIN WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM IN THE HEAD.

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