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April 18, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Atlanta Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING 5FT POST INTO SCOOP BUCKET FROM OUT SIDE STORAGE

October 28, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Atlanta Mining · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS LIFTING SKIRT BOART ON BELT TAILPIECE TO PUT SKIRT RUBBER BACK IN PLACE. WHEN LOWERING THE SKIRT BOARD BACK INTO PLACE, THE RIGHT RING FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND BELT ROLLER.

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