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1983–2026
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June 24, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastco Mining L P · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER CLEANING THE RIGHT CROSSCUT AT #2 ENTRY IN THE FACE AREA A PIECE OF SHALE APPROX 4FTX4FTX0-6IN THICK FELL FROM THE TOP NEAR THE RIB & STRUCK THE EMPLO YEE ON THE HEAD & SHOULDER

April 2, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastco Mining L P · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING A FEED VALVE ON AN EIMCO ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 18X18X5 THICK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT KNEE SWELLING AND DISCOLORATION WERE EVIDENT AT 800 AM WHEN EE WAS EXAMINED ON SURFACE.

December 16, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastco Mining L P · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE (MINER OPERATOR) WAS CUTTING #1 ENTRY AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON HIS BACK.

December 2, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastco Mining L P · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS WORKING ON HIS KENES AND TOP COAL 10"X3' FELL AND HIT HIM IN BACK.

April 7, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastco Mining L P · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS WALKING BELTS OUTSIDE A SMALL PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM ROOF AND CAUSED INJURED TO STUMBLE AND HIT HIS FACE ON BELT ROPE.

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