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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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July 12, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glady Fork Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS MAKING A BELT MOVE PUTTING STRUCTURE ON ROPES. WHEN HE WENT TO TIGHTEN STRUCTURE HE PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT HIP.

October 4, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glady Fork Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE RAIL WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REMOVED, THE CREW RAISED THE RAIL UP ABOUT 2' FROM THE BOTTOM WITH A SCOOP. THE SCOOP MUST HAVE PUT THE RAIL IN A BIND, WHEN EMPLOYEE HIT THE TIE WITH A HA MMER THE RAIL SPRUNG OVER AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT LEG JUST ABOVE HIS BOOT. THIS ACTION CAUSED A BROKEN LEG.

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