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January 28, 2014 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ten-Mile Coal Co., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

riding rubber tired mantrip from end of rail to section. went over a hump his head hit a roof bolt. cut his forehead.

August 28, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Ten-Mile Coal Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Going thru manual airlock doors. While going thru outby set, the inby set was partially open. His right hand got pinched between the door and the frame. Cut middle and ring finger on right hand.

July 17, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Ten-Mile Coal Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was scooping #4 Hdg. and curtain fell down. Reached up to get curtain and finger got between canopy and roof. Cutting off end of finger.

July 13, 2009 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Ten-Mile Coal Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Front wheel on 2 man rubber tired mantrip caught rail in track entry and steering wheel whipped and cut operator's finger.

May 7, 2008 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Ten-Mile Coal Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Maintenance Foreman was using end loader forks to apply pressure to a bent drag link, trying to straighten it. Smashed his left thumb.

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