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September 23, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amie Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN HELPER THREW ROOF BOLT TO HIM AND IT HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.

July 26, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amie Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

TAKING WIRE OFF BOLT PLATES, AND A PIECE OF WIRE PUSHED THROUGH GLOVE INTO HAND.

July 7, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amie Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

LAYING MINER CABLE OVER. THE HELPER WAS LAYING THE CABLE AND HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIT THE COAL RIB.

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