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January 8, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
R & J Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

BRUISES TO LOWER PART OF STOMACH.

September 11, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
R & J Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLT SOMETHING HIT RIGHT EYE.

April 4, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
R & J Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM SUPPORTED TOP INTO SCOOP DECK. EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED BRUISES OF THE RIB CAGE AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

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