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2000–2026
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December 8, 2002 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Docks Creek, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS BACKING DOZER OVER SYNFUEL COAL PILE. DOZER BACKED OVER A DITCH AND CAM DOWN REAR END FIRST JARRING BACK & NECK.

August 18, 2001 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Docks Creek, LLC · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS KNOCKING SLAG FROM A WELD AND A PIECE OF SLAG ENTERED HIS EYE.

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