Mining Incidents

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3,112
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December 6, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cline Brothers Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SITTING IN THE DECK OF A 21SC INJURED WAS WAITING TO LOAD HIS BUGGY WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE BACK.

September 10, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cline Brothers Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATING ROOFBOLT MACHINE AND PIECE OF DRAW SLTATE FELL AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK .BACK INJURIES.

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