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December 31, 1993 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF LOOSE TOP FELL BETWEEN RIB AND BOLT HITTING ON TOP AND SIDE OF FOOT.

February 1, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS OPERATING A MINER TURNING RIGHT HAND BREAK WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AN HIT THE BUGGY THE ROCK BOUNCED AND HIT INJURED S RIGHT FOOT.

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