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1983–2026
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December 23, 1997 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Magnet Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object

WAS MAKING AN ACCESS RAMP TO SHOT PUSHING UP HILL. LEFT SIDE OF ACCESS GAVE AWAY CHASED TRACTOR TO TURN 360% OVER DOWN HILL 40 FT TRACTOR LANDED BACK UP RIGHT.]

October 6, 1997 WV · Coal loader head operator, roscoe operator MACHINERY
Magnet Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object

HIT LEFT ELBOW IN CAB OF DOZER D8N. CAUSING A BRUISE THE DR SAID THIS CAUSED INFECTION AROUND THE ELBOW WHICH MADE SURGERY NECESSARRY.

April 24, 1997 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Magnet Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object

PUSHING ROCK TRUCK UP HILL BLADE SLIPPED OFF TRUCK BED AND CAUSED OPERATOR TO LEAVE HIS SEAT AT WHICH HE BUMPED HEAD IN DOZER CAB.

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