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June 11, 2004 VA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY

Commonwealth Mining Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS WORKING ON PROCESSING COAL. A HOSE CAME LOOSE, SPRAYING CHEMICAL ONTO HIS FACE.

August 14, 2002 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY

Commonwealth Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN PROCESS OF PULLING UP T-BAR ON ROOF BOLTER, LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MINE ROOF & THE CANOPY, SNAPPED WRIST.

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