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April 20, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rock Run Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER WHILE SETTING TIMBERS.

January 5, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rock Run Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE RAISING TRS AGAINST THE ROOF PREPARING TO DRILL A BELT HOLE THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STRUCK BY A LOOSE PIECE OF SLATE STRIKING HIS HARD HAT SLICING DOWN HIS ARM

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