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December 7, 1999 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Canfield Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED STATED HE PULLED MUSCLES IN LEFT SHOULDER WHILE STEERING A MESSER TRACTOR WHILE HAULING COAL FROM THE FACE TO THE DUMPING POINT. THIS INJURY WAS REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT ON 12/15/99.

October 20, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Canfield Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED RIDING SCOOP BUCKET TO FACE OF MINE TO START WORK. SCOOP HIT ROLL THROWING INJURED INTO TOP AND SIDE OF BUCKET. INJURY TO BACK (BRUISED)

October 18, 1999 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Canfield Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED HAULING PAN OF COAL FROM FACE TO DUMP. PIECE OF ROCK 3'X3'X2" CAME OUT OR TOP BETWEEN RIB AND BOLT AND FELL ON INJURED CATCHING HIM ON HEAD AND LEFT FOREARM.

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