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January 6, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Renegade Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN. BOLTS APPROX. 30" DIAM X 4" TO 6" THICK ON EE.

August 25, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Renegade Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS OPERATING JOY 1410 REMOTE CONTROL MINER WHEN CAP COAL APPROX. 3 FT IN DIAMETER AND UP TO APPROX. 12" THICK FELL FROM MINE ROOF AND STRUCK INJURED ON TOP OF HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDER AREA. INJURED WAS LOCATED APPROX. 3' INBY THE RIGHT OUTBY CORNER IN NO.3 ENTRY AT LAST OPEN X CUT.

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