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1983–2026
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February 27, 1999 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BESIDE A MACHINE. HE PLACEDHIS HAND ON TOP OF CANOPY AND THE SCALE STRUCK HIS GLOVED HAND.

January 12, 1999 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE REPORTEDLY WAS STRUCK BY ROOF MATERIAL ALONG THE RIGHT RIB LINE WHILE PREPARING TO GET A HEADER BLOCK FROM THE SIDE OF THE MACHINE.

October 8, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS KNEELING IN CROSSCUT 4-5 WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROOF SLATE.

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