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December 7, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Bottomline Management Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SETTING IN DECK OF MINER CUTTING COAL, A PEIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON RIGHT SHOULDER, INJURING RIGHT SHOULDER.

September 17, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bottomline Management Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE RUNNING BOLTER,DRILL STEEL KICKED SLUG OUT OF TOP, HITTING HIM ON LEG.

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