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February 27, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Ridge Development Group LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that truck had stalled. The engine stopped. The truck rolled down the haul road and hit the berm, stopping suddenly. Miner was removed from the truck. Ambulance called. Treated and released from hospital. Employee was unconscious when the first person reached him.

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