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March 13, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SETTING TIMBERS STARTED TO TWIST TO HIS RIGHT AND FELT POPPING IN RIGHT KNEE.

February 14, 1995 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
North Branch Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN THE FACE TWO BLOCKS OUTBY 2ND RIGHT FLEEDER CAUSE SOFT TOP WITH MUD STREAKS TORQUE HAD BLED OFF BOLTS. NO VENTILATION INTERRUPTION.

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