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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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May 14, 2018 VA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D&H Mining, Inc.. · Struck by falling object

Piece of rock fell and hit employee on the hat. Possible concussion.

November 9, 2017 VA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D&H Mining, Inc.. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating the roof bolter. A small piece of rock fell and hit employee in the head.

November 23, 2014 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D&H Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Setting cribs in an intersection and a piece of draw rock fell on his lower back and hip.

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