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July 14, 1993 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Ridgeway Development Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING WITH HAND-HELD COAL DRILL-AUGER GOT HUNG-AND DRILL TWISTED AROUND-HANDLE HIT EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT HAND AND NOSE AREA.

May 18, 1993 WV · Coal INUNDATION
Ridgeway Development Corp · Accident type, without injuries

EMPLOYEE WERE MAKING LAST CUT IN FACE OF #4 ENTRY BEFORE QUITING TIME ON 5-18-93 WHEN MIENR CUT INTO WATER OF UNKNOWN SOURCE.

February 14, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Ridgeway Development Corp · Struck by falling object

DRILLING HOLE ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRUCK EMP

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