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1983–2026
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January 15, 1993 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lake Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

S. CAR OPER TURNED AROUND IN DECK OF S. CAR AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

October 3, 1990 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Silver River Coals Inc · Struck against a moving object

LOADING MAN TRIP WAS LOADING MANTRIP WHEN MANTRIP WENT FORWARD & JERKED BACK.

September 21, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Silver River Coals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING THRASH AND SUPPLIES AND SCOOP OPERATOR MOVED SCOOP BLADE PINCHING EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN ROPE SPOOL AND RIB.

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