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July 10, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper POWERED HAULAGE
Jedco Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE LID OVER THE REEL COMPARTMENT ON THE SHUTTLE CAR VIBRATED SHUT, WHILE THE BUGGY WAS BEING MOVED.

June 5, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
P E I Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CRAWLING ACROSS BRIDGE, BRIDGE CAME ON AND CONVEYOR CHAIN THREW ME BACKWARD, RESULTING IN TWISTED NECK.

June 10, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
P E I Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISITING SCOOP OPERATOR TO PULL BOLT MACHINE WITH SCOOP WHEN SCOOP BUCKET KNOCKED HIM OFF BALANCE AND IN FALLING ON OUTSTRETCHED ARM SPRAINING WRIST AND BRUISING LEG.

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