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November 22, 2021 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Justice Energy Company, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Pushing with a D11 and ran over a big rock. The dozer slammed to the ground and hurt the operators back.

May 5, 2012 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Justice Energy Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was pushing in a shot. The dozer slipped and then caught traction. This sudden jerk caused EE's neck to be jerked.

November 17, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Justice Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had entered cab of haul truck and was about to close the door when a gust of wind blew the door shut and caught the employees little finger against the door jamb.

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