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October 18, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper POWERED HAULAGE
Lago Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding on mantrip. When he raised up to move plug he was sitting on, he struck his head on a belt cross-under the mantrip was crossing under.

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