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August 21, 1999 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK CAME DOWN FROM BETWEEN BOLTS ANDHIT EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT KNEE. PAIN ABOVE RIGHT KNEE CAP.

July 16, 1999 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ROOF BOLTING WHEN A 6"X6"X2" ROCK FELL AWAY FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER TIP REQUIRING SUTURES.

April 15, 1999 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK APPROX. 12"X10"X2" THICK AS HE WAS INSTALLING DRILL STEEL IN CHUCK. HIS HAND WAS PINCHED AGAINST CHUCK HEAD.

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