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March 30, 1993 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Cola Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING ROCK OUT OF THE FACE IN NO.3 HEADING HE WENT PAST THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS A PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 2 FOOT BY 4 FOOT 2&3 INCHES THICK FELL ON THE OPERATOR SIDE OF THE SCOOP PINNING HIM ON THE OPERATOR SEAT.

October 10, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Chaparal Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPL WAS OPERATER A BUGGY WHEN HE CHANGER INTO REVERSE IT JERKED HIM AND CAUSE HIM TO HIT HIS CHEST ON TEH STEERING WHELL

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