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October 26, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Right Fork Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Scoop operator was dumping coal onto section tailpiece. He accidentally knocked the guard off of the tailpiece roller & caused the section belt to gob off. He helped the tailpiece man clean it up. According to the tailpiece man, after cleaning, the belt was turned on before the guard was put back on. Emp. tripped & put hand in roller.

July 27, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Right Fork Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

Injured employee was riding a 3 wheel ride and turned to go over to the next entry and hit a scoop that was left unattended with the lights off. The collision caused the injured employee to hit his head in the roof causing a laceration to the right temple area.

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