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1983–2026
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November 20, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastwood Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING MINER ON REMOTE & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL CUTTING HIS RIGHT HAND.

January 6, 1993 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastwood Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATED THAT HE HAD SCALED THE TOP AND WHEN HE STARTED TO LEAVE A PIECE FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND.

September 8, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastwood Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATED THAT HE HAD THROWN THE TRACK SWITCH AND HE LOOKED UP TOWARDS THE TOP AND A PIECE (SMALL) OF SLATE FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

September 1, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastwood Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES IN THE INTERSECTION WHEN A ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK.

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