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March 12, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H & B Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING MATERIALS AND SLIPPED

March 7, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H & B Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING POLE AXE AS HAMMER, IT BOUNCED BACK STRIKING HIM IN RIBS

May 28, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
H & B Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLTING MACHINE OPERATOR MODING TOO HIS 4TH BOLT IN 2 ENTRY RIGHT CROSSCUT. ROCK FELL BETWEEN AND 1 AND 2 BOLT FALLING ON HIS LEFT LEG BREAKING IT. HELPER WAS MOVING MACHINE. ROCK WAS APPRX 6 INCH THICK AND FEATHERED OFF ON ALL SIDE S3' 10"LONG 2'10" WIDE OPERATOR WAS NOT OUBY ROOF SUPPORT.

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