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June 19, 2017 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Grove Resources LLC · Struck against stationary object

Injured employee sustained fatal injuries resulting from head trauma after jumping or being thrown from the lead locomotive of a supply trip at crosscut 16 on east mains track.

May 18, 2017 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING #43 DC MOTOR ALONG 8 HAULAGE EXTENSION TRACK WHEN EMPLOYEE STRUCK EMPLOYEE'S HEAD AGAINST A ROOF SUPPORT BEAM. INCIDENT INVESTIGATION ONGOING

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