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April 1, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Comfort Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting up shuttle car anchor and a piece of roof fell striking him on back and knocked him into bolter.

October 27, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Comfort Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE DRILLED HOLE FOR OUTSIDE BOLT AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON FACE AND HAND.

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