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December 8, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
Double H Mining Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

Canopy was lowered and employee hit his ear on it.

August 25, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Double H Mining Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bolter operator ws exiting the canopy compartment, when his knee pad became lodged under canopy deck, causing his knee to twist.

September 5, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Double H Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STRAIGHTENING A BENT ROOF BOLT WHEN THE ROOF BOLT SPUN AROUND STRIKING HIM ON LEFT WRIST CAUSING A FRACTURE.

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