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2000–2026
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June 25, 2004 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mate Creek Energy Of W Va Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PRYING ROCK WITH SLATE BAR. SLATE BAR SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER ROCK. PINNED FINGER AGAINST CHUTE.

July 12, 2002 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mate Creek Energy Of W Va Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON D-9N DOZER. A WRENCH SLIPPED OFF BOLT AND HIS RIGHT HAND SID THE SIDE OF THE MACHINE BREAKING THE PINKY FINGER.

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