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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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May 20, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Gold Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED CLAIMS THAT WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR, HE HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY CAUSING SUDDEN BOUNCE OF SHUTTLE CAR WHICH IN TURN CAUSED BACK PAIN.

May 8, 2000 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Gold Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED CLAIMS THAT AS HE APPLIED JAKE BRAKE AND FOOT BRAKE HE LOST CONTROL OF COAL TRUCK CAUSING HIM TO DRIVE INTO ROAD SUMP. INJURED STATED THAT IT HAPPENED SO FAST THAT HE COULD NOT REMEMBE R SPECIAL DETAILS. INJURED WAS NOT WEARING SEAT BELT.

February 25, 2000 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Gold Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED CLAIMS THAT INJURY OCCURRED WHILE TRAMMING SCOOP IN ROADWAY. TIRE DROPPED IN HOLE CAUSING CAP LIGHT BATTERY TO BRUISE LEFT SIDE. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED TO FOREMAN UNTIL 3-30-00.

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