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October 17, 2019 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Murray Maple Eagle Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a rubber tired mantrip when the front wheel caught a track tie causing the steering wheel to spin quickly causing a pain in EE's right shoulder.

August 9, 2019 WV · Coal master electrician POWERED HAULAGE
Murray Maple Eagle Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 2 man personnel carrier when the axle broke causing the employee to lose control of the vehicle causing it to wreck. The employee suffered from a laceration and contusions.

June 20, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Murray Maple Eagle Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

IE hit head in canopy of scoop when they trammed it over obstacle in roadway.

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