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January 7, 1986 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
L & E Inc · Struck by flying object

ROCK FLEW OUT O0 SHAKER SCREEN.

December 12, 1985 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
L & E Inc · Struck by falling object

TOP FELL OUT BE7WEEN ROOF BOLTS WHEN MINER OPERATOR WAS TAKIN UP CABLE SLACK TO SET ROOF JACK. BOLTS WERE IN PLACE ON 4 INCH CENTERS.

December 12, 1985 WV · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
L & E Inc · Struck by falling object

TOP FELL BETWEE3 ROOF BOLTS WHEN MINER OPERATOR WAS TAKING UP CABLE SLACK TO SET ROOF JACK. BOLTS WERE IN PLACE ON 4 INCH CENTERS.

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