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January 27, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Laurel Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEANING DUST OUT OF BOLT MACHINE WHEN A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK.

December 2, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Laurel Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

AN IRREGULAR FEATURE IN ROOF (HORSE BACK) FELL OUT AND HIT EMP IN UPPER BODY, HEAD AND SHOULDER AREA.

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