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June 7, 1995 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Last Chance Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

TAKING OIL TO MINER--RIDING 4-WHEELER--A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS--HIT EE, KNOCKING HIM OFF 4-WHEELER & PARTIALLY COVERING HIM (CHEST UP)--ROCK LIFTED OFF BY SECTION EES.

September 28, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Last Chance Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE MOVING PINNER, A PIECE OF ROCK FELLA ND STRUCK HIM ON HI SHEAD AND NECK. THERE WAS NOT SIGN OF PHYSICAL INJURY.

September 27, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Last Chance Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE PREPARING TO MOVE PINNER TO A NEW PLACE A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD.

May 19, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Last Chance Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE LEANING AGAINST RIB A ROCK FELL & HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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