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September 22, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Mullins Coal Company Inc Of Va · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A RAM CAR AND CAUGHT ROOF BOLT AND HIT HIS EAR AND SHOULDER. AS OF 10/2 THE EMPLOYEE STILL HASN'T CONTACTED ME IN REGARDS TO HIS ACCIDENT. THE INFORMATION I HAVE CAME FROM HIS ATTENDING PHYSICIAN'S REPORT. I HAVE LEFT MESSAGE BUT HE STILL HASN'T CALLED.

January 29, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Mullins #3 Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME SAID THE HOOKS ON THE MOTOR CAUGHT HIM BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND BOTTOM ROLLER ON HIS R KNEE

August 12, 1985 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Elro Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

SCOOP HAULING MEN INSIDE AND SCOOP HIT HOLE AND BOUNCED HIM INTO TOP CAUSING PAIN IN NECK.

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