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June 14, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shell Energy Company Inc · Struck by falling object

4 PEOPLE PLACING BEAMS IN ROOF OF MINE. BEAM STARTED TO FALL. HAND OF 1 MINER CAUGHT BETWEEN BEAM & SIDE.

February 13, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shell Energy Company Inc · Struck by falling object

UNLOADING POSTS FROM INLOADER BUCKET.ONE POST SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS FOOT.WAS WEARING BOOTS WITH METATARSAL PROTECTION.

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