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273,193
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December 13, 2001 TN · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Straight Creek Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING HIS PARTS CART TO SECTION. AS HE WAS TRAMMING, HE NOTICED A HOSE HAD FELL OFF THE PARTS CART. WHEN HE WENT TO PICK UP THE HOSE, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND BACK.

October 23, 2000 TN · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Straight Creek Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP. AS HE WAS TRAMMING THE SCOOP, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT ELBOW.

September 12, 2000 TN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Straight Creek Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A BRIDGE CARRIER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON BACK OF NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER.

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