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April 16, 2007 VA · Coal INUNDATION
Tech Leasing & Rebuild, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Heavy rain flooded section of mine covering bolter and shuttle car with water. No reportable injuries.

July 29, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gapco Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

LOOSE ROCK FALLING, NO CUTS BRUISES TEARS ON CLOTHING OR VISIBLE SIGNS OF AN ACCIDENT. STATE INSPECTOR QUESTIONS THAT ROCK FELL ON VICTIM AT ALL. VICTIM REGUSED DRUG TEST.

July 15, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gapco Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

LOOSE ROCK STRUCK EMPLOYEE CUT FACE. NO HOSPITAL STAY.

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