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273,095
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1,202
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2000–2026
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January 29, 2010 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Chief Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

When switching seats on shuttle car to change direction, he had pain in his back!

October 2, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Chief Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While operating the S & S 482 scoop, the victim placed his arm outside the operator's compartment. While holding on to the stop block, the machine was turned fully to the right and the machine mashed the end of his finger.

October 4, 2006 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Chief Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was riding on a boss hoss mantrip. To avoid the possibility of getting wet, he raised up off the mantrip striking the roof and getting pushed into the battery compartment.

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