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September 5, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Dapper Coals Inc · Struck by powered moving object

BUILDING A STOPPING & SCOOP CAME THROUGH FLY PADS & HIT HIM

August 2, 1995 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dapper Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THROWING A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE IN SCOOP DIPPER AND STRUCTURE BOUNCED BACK AND LANDED ON THUMB.

June 12, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dapper Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

SET ROOF BOLTER CANOPY UP, PUT UP 1ST ROW OF PINS, LET CANOPY DOWN TO RESET UP. PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & HIT HIM ON HEAD.

May 8, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dapper Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING ROOFBOLTER AND KNEE TWISTED AND POPPED.

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