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November 8, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midland Trail Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was loading roof straps on battery scoop car when hand slipped casuing a laceration on middle and ring finger on right hand. Employee claims he had leather gloves on. There were no witnesses to accident. Employee Proficency and Attitude factors in the accident.

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