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June 1, 1998 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Upper Mill Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPER A MOBILE BRIDGE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL OUT BETWEN THE BOLTS HITTING HIM ON TOP OF HEAD & LEFT SHOULDER 64"LONG, 23"WIDE #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #1125 ONE LINE OUT OF FACE

December 3, 1992 VA · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Upper Mill Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE MISJUDGED TOP-A SMALL PIECE OF SHALE ROCK. 6" X 18' X 1/2" FEET AND HIT HIM ON LEFT SIDE OF HEAD.

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