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September 25, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Struck by falling object

I.NAME BRUSTING ROCK OFF MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD AND RIGHT HAND. THE ROCK WAS 4' X 18" X 16".

August 13, 1992 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Struck by falling object

85061S HELPING BUILD ON THE 001 SECTION. HE WAS STANDING IN THE BUCKET OF A HAULER REACHING CRIBS TO OTHER EMPLOYEES WHEN A ROCK FELL HITTING HIM IN THE TOP OF THE HEAD.

August 11, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Struck by falling object

55061S CLEANING THE WATER SPRAYS ON THE MINER WHEN A ROCK 3X8X10X FELL FROM THE ROOF, HITTING HIM ON BOTH FEET CAUSING THE LEFT ANKLE TO CRACK.

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