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March 22, 1999 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Creek Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING TOOLBOX OFF OF SCOOP- ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND, BREAKING HIS RING FINGER.

July 9, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Creek Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER AND A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.

May 17, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Creek Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER AND A ROCK FELL ON HIS HEAD AND BACK.

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