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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 7, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhino Eastern LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Loading belt structure in intake in insert in the scoop for next belt move and top roller struck small finger on the right hand and busted finger open. Received stitches in finger.

December 30, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhino Eastern LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting miner cable experienced back pain that extended down his legs. Employee continued working until 01-03-2012.

November 30, 2011 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhino Eastern LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While cutting a one ton bag of rock dust into the scoop bucket the ram pushed back and pinched the left index finger between the ram and the scoop bucket as the rock dust entered the scoop bucket.

November 7, 2011 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhino Eastern LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting Belt Rails. The rails were stuck together and he strained his abdomen

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