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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 2, 1998 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Tygart Valley Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON BELT DRIVE HEAD SCRAPER.STRUCK LEFT HAND WITH PUNDING AXE WHILE PUNCHING HOLES IN MINING BELT FOR BELT SCRAPER.

June 25, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Tygart Valley Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MAKE A BELT MOVE! HE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO UNROLL A ROL OF BELT WHEN THE SLATE BAR SLIPPED, SMASHING HIS FINGER ON THE METAL PIECE.

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