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January 6, 2005 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS POSITIONED BETWEEN LONGWALL SHIELDS #173 AND #174 WHEN A SECTION OF ROOF FELL FROM BETWEEN THESE SHIELDS STRIKING HIP ON TOP OF RIGHT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION AND FRACTURE.

July 26, 2003 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A SMALL PIECE OF ROOF FELL, STRUCK EMPLOYEE'S LEFT FOREARM RESULTING IN A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 10 SUTURES TO CLOSE.

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