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March 24, 1992 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nicky Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLEANING THE FLOOR OF THE MINES WITH A 484 SS SCOOP THE OPERATOR. STRUCK HIT HEAD ON THE ROOF OF THE MINES INJURYING HIS NECK.

October 24, 1991 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nicky Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC ON EVENING SHIFT WAS STARTING TO TURN FEEDER OFF TO DISLODGE ROCK THAT WAS HUNG AT END OF FEEDER. WHEN HE TURNED TO PUSH HISELF UP & AWAY TO TURN FEEDER OF HE FELT ROCK SM ASH SMALL FINGER CUTTING FINGER OFF.

January 21, 1991 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nicky Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

HIT RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST THE RIB WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR.

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