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April 4, 2018 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bee B & B, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While hauling out of #2 on scoop EE ran over a rock bouncing & jarring back.

October 17, 2013 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Bee B & B LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was backing out of the #3 heading with a load of coal. He crossed under the roof bolter cable with the back of the scoop and then he turned his head to be certain the front would go under the cable then he ran over a lump of coal and it pushed him against top.

October 8, 2008 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
B & K Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

Took hose off scoop jack and scoop fell on right foot. No lost time. Placed in cast on 10-30-08.

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