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February 21, 2004 WV · Coal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY

Scorpio Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

GRINDING ON PIECE OF RUSTY METAL. HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON BUT GOT RUST FLAKES IN EYE.

March 28, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Scorpio Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS USING THE BACKHOE TO GET A ROLL OF MINE BELT. HE GOT OFF THE BACKHOE TO HOOK UP THE BELT AND THE MACHINE DRIFTED AND CAUGHT HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE BELT AND THE HOE BUCKET. THE MACHINE WAS CHECKED AND THE PARK BRAKE WORKED PROPERLY. IT APPEARS HE DID NOT ENGAGE THE BRAKE.

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