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November 30, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE STANDING BESIDE THE 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER THE ATRS BEAM FELL ON THE SIDE OF I.NAME RIGHT FOOT PRESSING IT AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR.

April 19, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

CAP COAL FELL WHILE BOLTING

July 19, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

BACKING UP MINER IN REAL LOW CLEARENCE AND TOP PUSHED HEAD DOWN.

May 2, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

OPER RF BOLTER PC FO ROCK FELL HITTING SIDE OF FACE NECK AND SHOULDER.

April 20, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

DROPPED BAR MOVED UP 5FT SLAG OF ROCK FELL FORM TOP HIT HEAD AND BENT MY NECK FORWARD.

October 9, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE OPERATING THE 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER HE HIT HIS KNEE AGAINST THE ROOF BOLTER.300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER.

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