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May 26, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Dale Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN THE NO. 3 TO NO.2 CROSSCUT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROXIMATELY 8'X 20' X 18" FELL STRIKING EE IN THE LOWER BACK.

December 1, 1994 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE

Dale Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

HIT ROOF BOLT WITH KNEE WHILE TRAMING SCOOP - TWISTD BODY.

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