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February 13, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & T Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

MASSIVE ROOF FALL ON 2-13-91 ABOUT 4:00 PM. EXTENDED FROM FACE TO ABOUT 3 CROSSCUTS OUTBY, EST UP TO 12 FT THICK. RECOVERY CREWS USED COMPRESSED AIR PICKS TO BREAK UP MASSIVE ROCK TO REACH V ICTIMS

February 13, 1991 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & T Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

MASSIVE ROOF FALL ON 2-13-91 ABOUT 4:00 PM. EXTENDED FROM FACE TO ABOUT 3 CROSSCUTS OUTBY, EST UP TO 12 FT THICK. RECOVERY CREWS USED COMPRESSED AIR PICKS TO BREAK UP MASSIVE ROCK TO REACH V ICTIMS

February 13, 1991 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & T Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

MASSIVE ROOF FALL ON 2-13-91 ABOUT 4:00 PM. EXTENDED FROM FACE TO ABOUT 3 CROSSCUTS OUTBY, EST UP TO 12 FT THICK. RECOVERY CREWS USED COMPRESSED AIR PICKS TO BREAK UP MASSIVE ROCK TO REACH V ICTIMS

February 13, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & T Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

MASSIVE ROOF FALL ON 2-13-91 ABOUT 4:00 PM. EXTENDED FROM FACE TO ABOUT 3 CROSSCUTS OUTBY, EST UP TO 12 FT THICK. RECOVERY CREWS USED COMPRESSED AIR PICKS TO BREAK UP MASSIVE ROCK TO REACH V ICTIMS

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