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August 4, 2007 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss Fatality · MACHINERY
Rockhouse Creek Development, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During the change-out of a cutter head torque shaft, employee unexpectedly attempted to pull out a rotating shaft which struck him, causing injuries.

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