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August 3, 2004 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mill Creek Coal Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bringing water line to put along beltway had on top of scoop. made turn towars belt waterline caught on canopy post sprung up. and over hitting beside the head. broke 3 bones in face.

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