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1983–2026
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July 21, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tipple Mine Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE THE BUGGY OPERATOR WAS LOADING HIS BUGGY BEHIND THE CONTINUOUS MINER A PEACE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM IN SIDE OF THE HEAD.

September 6, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tipple Mine Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS PERSON WAS PULLING UP SLACK ON MINER CABLE AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOFSPORT. IT HIT HIM ON LEFT ANKLE AND FOOT. IT PULLED LIGAMENTS IN ANKLE.

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