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December 19, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bear Run Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS PUTTING UP 2ND BOLT IN LAST ROW & PIECE F DRAW ROCK FELL STRICKING HIM OF LEFT SHOULDER & NECK

August 31, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Bear Run Coals Inc · Flash burns (welding)

HE AND I.NAME WERE CUTTING AND WELDING ON A 848 S&S SCOOP IN SURFACE SHOP TO BE TAKEN INSIDE. HE WAS ON THIS JOB 8 HR. HE MUST HAVE BURNED EYES FROM WELDER OR TORCHES.

April 2, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bear Run Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

CAP COAL FELL FROM RIB BEHIND HIM WHEN HE WAS PUTTING UP BOLT ON LEFT SIDE.

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