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February 16, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cane Patch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR HAD JUST FINISHED INSTALLING THE FIRST BOLT IN THE NEXT ROW OF BOLTS TO BE INSTALLED. AS THE ROOF BOLTER HELPER LOWERED THE ATRS ON THE BOLTER, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK AP P. 12"X 12" X 2" SLID OFF OF THE ATRS AND STRUCK THE OPERATOR ON THE LEFT WRIST AND CUTTING IT, REQUIRING STITCHES.

January 2, 1995 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Cane Patch Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 482 SCOOP. HE HAD RESTED HIS LEFT HAND ON TOP OF THE SCOOP FRAME, OUT OF THE OPERATOR DECK IN PINCH POINT, & WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN MASHED HIS RING AND MIDDLE FINGERS.

December 18, 1994 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cane Patch Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE DOING REPAIR WORK ON A JEFFERY 102 MINER, THE EE WAS KNOCKING A BEARING OFF OF A PINION SHAFT AND A PIECE OF THE BEARING CHIPPED OFF AND HIT THE EE IN THE RT SIDE OF FACE IN THE CHEEK AR EA.

July 20, 1994 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cane Patch Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WAS FOUND 6 BREAKDS INSIDE AT SPAD #18 IN THE #1 ENTRY IN THE BEVERLY HILL MAINS AT APPROX 1100. DID NOT HAVE ANY DAMAGE TO PERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT. AIR FLOW IN MINE WAS NOT IMPAIRE D. TIMBER OFF ROCK FALL & PUT UP DANGER SIGNS WARNING KEEP OUT.

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