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2000–2026
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April 1, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhino Eastern LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A piece, of rock fell across the miner. While, ee was removing the rock with a slate bar, the rock broke in half, and the slate bar slipped striking ee in the nose causing a laceration. After finishing the shift ee went to the Doctor, and received butterfly stitches.

July 26, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhino Eastern LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling rubber coating off of shuttle car cable. While ee was pulling his channel locks slipped striking himself in the mouth.

December 8, 2011 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhino Eastern LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Removing rock from miner with slate bar when rock measuring 9"x 6'x 8" slid off the miner and struck the victim on the hand.

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