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1983–2026
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April 12, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Oak Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INDIVIDUAL WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER WHICH WAS HIS REGULAR OCCUPATION. WHILE DRILLING A HOLE LOOSE ROCK FELL FROM UPPER RIB STRIKING INJURED PERSON ON & BRUISING RIGHT HIP.

October 15, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Oak Mining Company · Struck by falling object

SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM AROUND BOLT HOLE WHILE REMOVING DRILL STEEL.

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