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1983–2026
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April 19, 1995 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Par-U Mining & Development Corp · Struck by flying object

MAN WENT TO PUT BELT BREAK IN. HE CLAIM TO HAVE HIT HIS HEAD ON ROOF. THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OF ROOF. ALSO THEREIN WAS NOTHING IN ROADWAY TO OF CAUSE THIS MAN CALLED IN NEXT DAY AND SAID HE WAS HURT AND NEVER LEFT INFO, DID NOT GET INFO UNTIL 4-22-95.

July 12, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Par-U Mining & Development Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

MAN WAS STANDING BESIDE ROCK DUSTER. WHEN SCOOP MAN WAS TRYING OUT MACHINE, LOOSE FITTING ON SCOOP SHOT OIL INTO MANS EYES.

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