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January 12, 1988 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Bulldog Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

CONTROL TRANSFO9MER GROUNDED POWER SUPPLY CAUSING ARC INSIDE BOX.ARC BLEW LID ON BOX OPEN STRIKING EMPL ON CHIN.

January 11, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bulldog Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PREPARING TO PI3 FACE AREA WHEN PIECE OF ROCK 72'' X 36'' X 3'' THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK EMPL.

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