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July 28, 1997 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Beardog Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMP WORKING OUTSIDE WHEN HE WAS OBSERVING EMP MOVE THE SUBSTATION AND PUT ARM DOWN ON GROUND WIRE.

May 28, 1997 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Beardog Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING WHEN FELT PAIN IN EYES.

December 10, 1996 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beardog Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN OLD WORKS 50'X20'X6' 36" BOLTS. CONVENTIONAL SMALL CHUCKS ON" FELL 10' OUTBY SAPD, 949 AND 10' INBY SPAD 947, WILL NOT BE CLEANE DUP, JUST TIMBERED OFF ON ALL SIDES.

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