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July 11, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Chief Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while operating a scoop, a piece of draw rock measuring 2" x 12" x 14" fell approximately 6" and struck employee on the cap light. Roof bolts in this area were installed according to the approved roof control plan.

December 31, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Chief Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was positioned out by the continuous miner (x-cut out by block being mined) when a piece of draw rock fell between roof bolts and rib striking employee.

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