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1983–2026
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February 24, 1989 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Greasy Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ CLEANING LOOSE MATERIAL OUT OF OLD HEADING WHEN PIECE OF PIPE CAME BACK ACROSS SCOOP BUCKET AND STRUCK INJ ON SIDE OF HEAD.

March 14, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Greasy Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ CLEANING ROADWAY WITH SCOOP AND HIT PIECE OF 2'' WATER LINE.WATER LINE FLIPPED UP AND STRUCK INJ ON HEAD.

July 16, 1987 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Greasy Creek Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJ OPERATING S7OOP HAULING COAL AND CAUGHT HEAD BETWEEN SCOOP AND ROOF AND INJURED HIS NECK.

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