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June 4, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harvest-Time Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

S/c operator making left turn in intersection. Oper side deck catching corner of rib. Lump of coal 3"x9" come into oper. deck. Oper tried to move with left foot while s/car still tramming, causing a laceration to inside of ankle.

March 24, 2004 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Harvest-Time Coal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS RIDING A GOLFCART DOWN THE #4 BELTLINE WHEN HE DROVE OUT OF THE ROAD STRIKING A TIMBER, KNOCKING A ROCK DOWN ON HIM. THE ROCK CRUMBLED WHEN IT HIT HIM, IT WAS 18" X 5" X 14". IT BRUISED HIS LEFT LEG MUSCLE & HIS LEFT RIBS WERE ALSO BRUISED.

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