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May 18, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal Technology Inc · Accident type, without injuries

CUT BACKTHROUGH FROM 3- TO 4 (APPROX 6' ) ROCK FELL PULLING 6 BOLTS IN INTERSECITON #4. FALL WAS 12 X 12 TAPERING FROM SIDE TO SIDE OT 5' IN MIDDLE.

February 24, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Coal Technology Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP PINNING THE MAN TO THE MINE FLOOR. THE ROCK STRUCK THE MAN ACROSS THE BACK & HIPS. THE MAN SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS BACK PELVIS & RIBS.

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