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September 7, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Preparation Maintenance Inc · Struck by falling object

SPOT BOLTING ON TRACK ENTRY.PIECE OF LOOSE SCALE FELL WHEN DRILLING HOLE FOR BOLT.

May 26, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Preparation Maintenance Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS DROPPING 2/0 CABLE FROM MINE ROOF TO MINE FLOOR WHEN HE STRAINED BACK.

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