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September 10, 1996 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAVELING DOWN BESIDE THE NO 5 BELT GOING TO THE DRIVE, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF THE NECK AND SHOULDER.

May 25, 1996 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO THE ROOF BOLTER, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.

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