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1983–2026
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November 13, 1998 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Three-C Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING DOZER BACKFILLING NEAT DITCH WHEN MISSING GEAR RESULTING IN DOZER RUNNING BACKWARDS INTO DITCH, CAUSING HIM PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

January 25, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Miami Coal Company · Struck by falling object

MAIN SOUTH, A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT HAND.

October 26, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Miami Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT KNEE AND RIGHT ANKLE.

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