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July 22, 1985 VA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bird Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ WAS MOVING A ROCK THAT WAS IN THE FEEDER BREAKER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK

October 2, 1984 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bird Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL TN# RETURN BLEADEN ENTRY ON 1ST LEFT SECTION 1ST LEFT SECTION HAS BEEN ABANDONED FOR APPROX 4 MONTHS AREA WAS NEAR OUTCROP (WITHIN 200FEET) & HAS BEEN PILLARED FALL WAS APPROX 6FT TH ICK BY 20INX60FT LONG & WIDE NO AFFECT ON FACE VENTILATION ON WORKING

October 3, 1983 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bird Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 20-30\AND FROM 4-6\THICK IN #4 HEADING AT FACE AREA.MINING WAS NEAR TO OUTCROP AND ROCK FELL BETWEEN 2 MOUNTAIN SEAMS.

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