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January 26, 2013 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cougar Processing LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while getting on a 988-G Front-End Loader, he slipped on the first step and while trying to grasp the handrail he pulled his shoulder.

December 17, 2012 WV · Coal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Black Bear Processing, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE states while using an End Loader and chain to set grizzly (sizer) in place over Coal Feeder injured unhooked the chain motioned the End Loader operator to back up, when the loader operator engaged in reverse the E.L. rolled forward pinning EE's left foot between the bucket and the Grizzly.

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