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July 23, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Rwj Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL BETWEEN ATRS AND ROOF BOLT HITTING ON HEAD.

May 30, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY

Rwj Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MINER OPERATOR PULLED A MUSCLE IN THE GROIN AREA ABOUT 1:00 PM 5-30-96. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT AND 6-3-96 TO REPORT THAT HE COULD NOT REPORT FOR WORK.

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