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1983–2026
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July 19, 2000 WV · Coal timberman MACHINERY
Top Gun Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS SAWING A TIMBER. PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF EDGE OF ROOF PLATE STRIKING END OF RING FINGER AND MIDDLE FINGER, LEFT HAND.

October 10, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Top Gun Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS PINNING TOP, PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS, HITTING LOWER BACK.

February 27, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Top Gun Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PINNING TOP AND STRAINED BACK.

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