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September 23, 2005 VA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Harlan Fuel Co LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing lid from miner and a piece of draw rock and foot square x 1' thick, fell hit ee's three index fingers on left hand. Laceration of three fingers, requiring stitches.

November 11, 2004 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Harlan Fuel Co LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE stated he was pulling bolter cable slack up to power center and strained his back. last day worked was 11-2-04.

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