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October 23, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Westridge Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

RIGHT HAND DRIV3NG GOLF CAR INSIDE MINE TIRE HIT TIMBER STEARING WHEEL KICKED AND HIT HIS THUMB BROKE BONE IN RIGHT HAND.

September 5, 1986 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Westridge Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

HIT RIGHT ARM O3 ROOF BOLT WHEN BACK GOLF CART UP NO 2 ENTRY BELT ENTRY BRUISED ARM

March 27, 1985 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Westridge Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MASHED #2 FINGER LEFT HAND.BRIDGE JACK FELL HITTING FINGER ON BRIDGE.HE DIDNT HOLD ON TO JACK.

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