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June 9, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Lotta Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS ROOF BOLTING SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD. HE TRIED TO MOVE AWAY FROM ROCK CAUSING HARD HAT TO DROP OFF HIS HEAD.

April 26, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Lotta Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS ROOF BOLTING HE HAD STARTED DRILLING HOLE WHEN SMALL PIECE OR ROCK FELL FROM AROUND DRILL STEEL STRIKING EMPL IN FACE. IMPACT OF ROCK CAUSED INSDIE OF LIP TO BE LACERATED.

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