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739,207
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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 12, 1987 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bull Run Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

SCOOP OPERATOR 4HILE TRAMMING SCOOP RAN OVER A CEMENT BLOCK,CAUSING THE SCOOP TO BE RAISED UP,CAUSING HIS HAT TO FALL OFF, AND SCRAPED HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF.

November 16, 1983 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Bull Run Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

PERSON RECEIVED A HARD JAR FROM SCOOP, INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

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