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December 27, 2012 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Virginia Fuel Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE was using a Johnson Ride to pull a pull behind rock duster he said he was backing up and hit the Head Drive #4 said it made him hit his back against ride he was operating. EE stated foot switch stuck on him. (maint. checked foot switch and found no problems)

April 17, 2012 VA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Virginia Fuel Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE stated that he lost his brakes on scoop and hit rib.

March 30, 2012 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Virginia Fuel Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating 2-man Johnson - stinger ride when he hit a hole in the bottom, causing the steering wheel to turn quickly. The ball on the steering wheel hit him on the back of his hand, breaking a bone.

June 13, 2011 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Virginia Fuel Corporation · Struck against a moving object

This is an alleged claim, nothing was reported to management about an accident nor an injury. It is alleged that in the process of removing a large rock with his loader he jarred himself.

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