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1983–2026
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March 25, 1998 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Bald Eagle Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER HELPER WAS MOVING CABLE WHEN HE LAID HIS LEFT HAND ON THE CABLE SECURE CLAMP AND HIS ELBOW GOT AGAINST THE TOP RESULTING IN A BROKE WRIST.

August 18, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Bald Eagle Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

MINER WENT OVER HUMP CAUSING MINER TO THROW OPERATOR AGAINST TOP.

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