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November 10, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pinnacle Creek Development Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UNPLANNED ROOF FALL 30FT INSIDE DRIFT AT UNDERGROUND #1 STOPPING FALL 18-20FT WIDE 30-35FT LONG BY 4 TO 6 FT THICK FALL BLOCKED TRAVELWAY AND KNOCKED OUT STOPPING ON INTAKE LOST ABOUT 30-35FT BELT LINE

August 18, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Creek Development Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

95149ED WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH LIDS ON SCOOP BATTERIES,HE REACHED DOWN TO LIFT LID FELT PAIN IN BACK AND IN SIDE.

February 17, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Creek Development Inc · Fall from machine

WHEN CROSSING THE #3 CONVEYOR BELT INDIVIDUAL SLIPPED AND FELL STRAINING BACK.

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