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Years on record: 1983–2026
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December 17, 1998 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Global Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PULLING BELT TOGETHER WITH COMEALONG & BELT CLAMP. THE CLAMP SLIPPED OFF BELT HITTING HIM IN THE FACE.

November 18, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Global Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

TIGHTEN UP BOLT ON LEVEL WIND ON STD SHUTTLE CAR.WRENCH SLIPPED OFF BOLT CAUSING FINGER TO HIT LEVEL WIND

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