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June 10, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Heritage Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PU7TING UP A ROOF BOLT WHEN A ROCK FELL ON HIS ARM.

October 15, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Heritage Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING SAFETY POSTS AND A ROCK FELL ON HIS HAND CAUSING A FRACTURE.

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