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November 8, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brett Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT ARM (UPPER _NEAR ELBOW) AND RIGHT 2ND AND 3RD FINGERS.

August 12, 1994 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brett Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL FROM RIB OVER TO THE ROOF BOLTS WHIFLE EE WAS PUTTING UP CURTAIN. ROCK HIT EE IN HEAD AND DOWN HIS BACK.

March 8, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brett Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP. A ROCK FELL OFF A RIB AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN LEG.

October 26, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brett Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING BELT HANGER WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE PINS, HITTING HIM ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER & ARM.

September 8, 1993 VA · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brett Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BACK TO SCOOP FROM FOOR BOLTER WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS. ROCK MEASURED 3 FT WIDE 3 FT LONG AND 10 INCHES THICK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE O F BACK.

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