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273,095
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2000–2026
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April 5, 2023 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sally Ann Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was operating a scoop when the scoop slid sideways. The operator's deck on the scoop slid under a braw, the employee was pushed down in the operator's deck by the braw.

October 20, 2011 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sally Ann Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while running scoop, that he hit his head on top. Said that the scoop malfunctioned

November 10, 2010 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sally Ann Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while operating a shuttle car, he got his foot caught and twisted his ankle.

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