OPERATOR WAS OPERATING SCOOP WHILE OUT OF SEAT NOT IN OPERATIONING POSITION SO AS TO CONTROL THE SCOOP PROPERLY THE OPERATOR WAS OFF SCOOP & ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE THE SCOOP FROM OUTSIDE
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February 3, 1993
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Misty K Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
March 9, 1988
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Misty K Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
OPERATOR HIT HEAD ON TOP WHILE TRAMMING SCOOP. COAL HEIGHT- 31". SCOOP APP RAN OVER A BLOCK OF COAL OR A PIECE OF ROCK.
March 1, 1988
KY · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
POWERED HAULAGE
T T & M Inc · Fall from machine
USING END LOADER TO CLEAN UP COAL. ENGINE STOPPED, JUMPED FROM MOVING MACHINE.
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