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August 20, 1984 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Copper Valley Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

LIFTING BELT FRAMING OUT FROM UNDER BELT. PULL SOMETHING IN BACK. HIT BACK ON TIMER.

July 13, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Copper Valley Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

BUMP LEFT KNEE ON BOLTER BRUSING LEFT KNEE.

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