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February 26, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Noseman Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

SLAGTE FROM TOP FELL FROM DRILL STEEL CAUGHT EDGE OF THE RIGHT EYER, SCRATCHING THE EYE.

August 21, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Noseman Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OPPER. WAS BOLTING 4 RT CROSSCUT. THERE WAS LOSE SLATE AND BONE COAL PRESENT IN ROOF. ROOF STARTED POPPING ROOF BOLTER STARTED TO RUN SLATE AND BONE MEASURING 3'LX2'WX8" AT THICKES T PART IN MIDDLE FELL STRIKING HIM ON BACK SHOULDER AND ANKLE.

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