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October 11, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Falcon Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INTALL OUTSIDE BLET (RIB) WHENA ROCK MEAS 1"X3" FELL HITTIGN HIM ON JAW AND MOUTH.

July 11, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Falcon Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

TOP WAS ABOUT 15'H AND FINISHEN WAS HUNG UP IN THE HOLE, AND FELL OUT OF THE TOP. STACKING THE OPERATOR UNDER THE RIGHT EYE.

May 13, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Falcon Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WATER COMING OUT OF TOP PIECE OF ROCK (APP) 6 FEET LONG 4 FT WIDE 4 TO 6 INCHES THICK FELL OUT HIT CANOPY FELL EDGE WAYS TO BOTTOM FLOPPED OVER CATCHING LOWER LEFT LEG UNDER ROCK.

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