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November 18, 1996 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Progressive Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE STATES HE WAS CLEANING COAL-BACKED INTO HOLE. BOUNCED & JARRED HIM AROUND. HURTING HIS BACK.

October 9, 1996 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Progressive Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS BACKING UP TO DUMP LOAD. RIGHT REAR DROPPED OFF EMBANKMENT. TRUCK TURNED OVER ON ITS SIDE.

May 8, 1996 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Progressive Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

LARGE ROCK STICKING OUT OF PAD. OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO DIG OUT OF PAD. BUCKER SLID ON TOP OF ROCK, OPERATOR PUT HOIST LEVER IN FLOAT. MACHINE JARRED AND JARRED OPERATORS HEAD.

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