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February 19, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Robin Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAMMING CONT. MINER OUT OF #2 FACE WHEN A ROCK FELL, CATCHING BOTH LEGS UNDER IT. OCCURRED AT #2 ENTRY - MAMS - 100' INBY SPAD #492.

December 12, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Robin Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER ON #3 ENTRY WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE 2ND AND THRID ROW OF BOLTS, GLANCED OFF THE INNER AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ONT EH UPPER PART OF RIGHT FOOT, REUSLTING IN LACERATIONS AN DFRACTURES TO RIGHT FOOT.

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