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March 21, 2005 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

Appalachia Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS LEAVING WORK AFTER HIS SHIFT, DRIVING HIS PERSONAL VEHICLE ON DUSTY HAUL ROAD WITH LOOSE GRAVEL. EE WAS DRIVING TOO FAST AND IMPACTED A COAL TRUCK.

November 5, 2001 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE

Appalachia Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS SCOOPING UP GOB, SOMETHING BROKE IN THE GOB AND FLEW UP HITTING HIM IN RIGHT EYE.

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