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December 13, 1999 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mine Managers Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPER ROOF BOLTER WHILE DRILLING A HOLE A PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 12 IN LONG ABOUT 1 1/2 THICK CAME DOWN DRILL STEEL HITTING DRILL POT THREW THE ROCK AND HITTING HIM IN THE LEFT SIDE OF FACE AND NOSE.

June 29, 1999 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mine Managers Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK, MEASURING 2'X3'X2.5" FELL BETWEEN ATRS AND RIB AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HIS HEAD AND SHOULDER,

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