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February 19, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Silver Creek Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS RUNNING A ROOF BOLTER AND HE SAID HE LET THE HEAD DOWN ON HIS KNEE!!

December 18, 1987 VA · Coal superintendent FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Silver Creek Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

CUTTING WHEEL SLIPPING.I.NAME WAS GOING TO WELD A STOP ON IT.HAD IT ABOUT HALF WELDED WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM RIB.AND HIT CUTTER AND FELL ON HIM.SEE ATTCH FINAL INVESTIGATION.

September 23, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Silver Creek Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

DRILLING HOLE I3 TOP ROCK FELL DOWN BESIDE HIM AND HIT LEFT ARM AND HAND.

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