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October 4, 2025 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was operating Rock Truck when EE started having trouble breathing., EE contacted the Foreman, the Foreman went and picked up EE, The Foreman called an ambulance and continued to the mine entrance to wait for the ambulance, EE stated EE had Heart problems. EE died of an apparent Heart Attack due EE's medical conditions.

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