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January 28, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mudhole Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING ROOFBOLTING CYCLE MAN INJURED HIS BACK HE IS NOT SURE HOW INJURY OCCURED PROBABLY BENDING OR REACH ING FOR DRILL STEEL OR ROOFBOLT

November 26, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mudhole Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

NO INJURY OCCURRED. IMMEDIATE TOP FELL, ABOUT 5 FT. THICK. 18 FT WIDE, 50 FT LONG. TOP WAS FULLY BOLTED. FELL WITH BOLTS IN PLACE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN RETURN.

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