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August 20, 2024 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Branch Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was helping to move a trailer car loaded with timbers. The EE was located behind the trailer. As the scoop was pushing the car backwards, the car suddenly moved towards the inby rib. This movement caught the employee's right foot between the car and the mine floor injuring EE's right foot.

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