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January 2, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Independence Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2002, EMPLOYEE WAS FATALLY INJURED BY A SUDDEN FALL OF ROOF WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER IN THE #2 BELT ENTRY (#2 RIGHT BREAK).

October 30, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Independence Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A CO-WORKER LOADING A SCOOP CHARGER IN THE BUCKET OF A 35C SCOOP. A PIECEOF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS FORCING HIM TO THE MINE FLOOR. THE ROCK BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. ORIGINAL SIZE OF ROCK WAS 89" X 54" X 1"-4".

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