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December 12, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jeruel Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING WITH RO2FBOLTER,LOOKING UP & DIRT FELL INTO EYE.

May 29, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jeruel Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SLATE FELL ON L9FT ARM

May 21, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jeruel Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL & HIT3LEFT SHOULDER

July 17, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jeruel Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

#2 HEADING - PUT DRILL STEEL AGAINST TOP TO START DRILLING HOLE - ROCK BROKE, FELL AND HIT PERSON OVER LEFT EYE, CAUSING DEEP CUT AND BRUISES ON HEAD AND EYES.

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