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August 6, 2002 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
New Century Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING THE MINE (AND WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF SHALE 18" X 18" X 3" RESULTING IN A BRUISE).

September 20, 2001 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
New Century Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLT WITH HEADER BOARD, BOARD FELL APPROX. 3' CATCHING EE'S HAND BETWEENBOARD & BOLT WRENCH.

April 4, 2001 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
New Century Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

LOSE ROCK FELL FROM TOP HIT EE IN BACK.

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