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December 4, 1997 VA · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Virginia Select Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS ROCK DUSTING RIBS IN THE #4 ENTRY, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING APPROX. 8FT.X 4FT.X 0-4INCHES THICK, FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK.

March 12, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Virginia Select Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAMMING THE FLETCHER BOLTER OUT OF THE D THE FACE OF #4 ENTRY, PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON LEFT LEG AND HIP.

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