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August 16, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
W A Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

MINER OPERATOR WAS OPERATING MINER; SAID IT HIT A PIECE OF ROCK AND BOUNCED HIM AND HURT HIS BACK.

September 15, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
WA Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE ANCHORAGE POINT. ROOF FALL OCCURED IN #1 ENTRY OVER WEEKEND IN INTERSECTION ON 6 RIGHT SECTION.

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