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April 20, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Indian Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE FEEDER DUMPING HIS SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 15INCHES BY 18INCHES BY 1 1/2IN FELL ON HIS LEFT FOREARM RESULTING IN A BRUISE

March 14, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Indian Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS AT THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS & WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL A PIECE OF ROCK INBY THAT POINT. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL ONE PIECE ALL OF THE UNBOLTED TOP FELL. THE PIECE THAT TRAPPED MR. MORGAN FE LL IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT LANDED 14" OUTBY THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS HITTING MR. MORGAN.

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