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1983–2026
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November 3, 1992 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. THE SECTION HAS ROUGH BOTTOM AND THE RESULT OF RUNNING OVER THE BOTTOM WAS A BACK STRAIN. THE INJURED DID NOT REPORT THIS INJURY UNTIL HE RETURNED TO W ORK ON 11-18-92.

March 26, 1986 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
J & J Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

OPERATING SCOOP3& WENT THROUGH DIP IN BOTTOM, CAMING OUT OF DIP MAN CAUGHT HEAD AGAINST TOP SPRAINING NECK

July 14, 1983 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
J & J Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIDING MANTRIP TO OUTSIDE WHEN THE SCOOP WENT THRU FLY CURTAIN, HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

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