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July 17, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Stonecoal Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING ON MINER AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 2' X 2' X 2" FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD RESULTING IN PAIN THE THE HEAD, NECK AND BACK.

February 3, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Stonecoal Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SETTINGA TIMBER AND A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP 6"X18"X1/2" THICK HITTING HIM ON THE RIGHT ANKLE.

January 16, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Stonecoal Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON EE ON HITTING HIM ON THE SHOULDER. KNOCKING HIS SHOULDER OUT OF PLACE. ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS 2'FTX3'FTX2"INCHES THICK.

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