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September 24, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brock Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYE EWAS PULLIGN CHARTGER OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET BEHIND POWER CENTER. EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT INDX FINGER BETWEEN CHARGER AND BUCKET, CUTTING OFF RIGHT INDEX FINGER ABOVE THE NAIL.

August 27, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brock Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STANDING IN ABOUT 1 FOOT OF MUCK SHOVELING THE BELT. WHEN INJURED STARTED TO THROW COAL ON THE BELT, MUCK PREVENTED THE FOOT FROM MOVING, CAUSING KNEE TO TWIST.

July 7, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brock Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS PUSHING A PIECE OF ROCK OFF OF #6 BELT HEAD WHEN THE WEIGHT OF THE OVERHANGING ROCK FLIPPED THE OTHER END OF THE ROCK AGAINST THE ROOF MASHING RING FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

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