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3,111
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1983–2026
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May 18, 1996 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Parts Corp Of America · Struck by falling object

EE WAS AT BACK OF BOLTER MAKING UP BOLTS WHEN A ROCK 3'X3'X3" FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING EE ON HEAD, HIP AND FOOT.

April 4, 1996 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Parts Corp Of America · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BUILDING VENTILATION STOPPAGE AND A ROCK 57"LONG X 38" WIDE X 6" THICK FELL FROM THE ROOF OF THE MINE, STRIKING EE S MIDDLE BACK AREA.

June 8, 1993 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Parts Corp Of America · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING UP THE CANOPY, LOOKING UP, THE CANOPY CAUSED A ROCK FROM THE TOP TO DROP STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE NOSE AND LEFT CHEEK.

October 4, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Parts Corp Of America · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SETTING A JACK WEN HE PUSHED A PIECE OF ROCK FROM TOP AND IT FELL HITTING HIM ON HIS LEFT SIDE AND BACK.

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