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May 18, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Soho Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INTERSECTIO3 IN THE #5 HEADING, LAST OPEN CROSSCUT FELL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN FATAL INJURIES TO THE VICTIM. THE INTERESECTION FELL ABOVE THE BOLT ANCHORAGE.

January 7, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Soho Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE VICTIM WAS 3N THE FACE OF THE #5 ENTRY WHERE THE ROOF BOLTER WAS OPERATING THE VICTIM WENT INBY PERMANENT SUPPORTS AND WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK APPROX 8 FT X 6 FT X 14 FT

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