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May 2, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Essential Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CHANGING DRILL STEEL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.

May 24, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Essential Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATING MINER WHEN ROCK FELL FROM TOP PIN TO RIB. FELL ON RT SHOULDER AND DOUBLED HIM OVER.

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