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1983–2026
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February 24, 1997 TN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object

THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT ON A LONG AIRDOW 3-WHEELER & THE OPERATOR WA GOING TO ADJUST LINKAGE & FAILED TO DISABLE THE MACHINE BEFORE WORKING ON IT.

May 15, 1996 TN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A BOTTOM BELT ROLLER OVER INTO ANOTHER SLOT WHILE THE BELT WAS MOVING. THE ROLLER CAUGHT A SPLICE AND PULLED IT OUT OF HIS HAND.

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