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October 23, 1984 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE

Porter Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING SCOOP FROM FACE WHEN HE HIT H IS HEAD AGAINST THE TOP.

March 15, 1984 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE

Porter Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ROCK DUST CAR UP GRADE, THE CAR CAME UNCOUPLED. HE RODE THE CAR BACK DOWN. IT HIT A PARKED RAILCAR HURTING HIS RIGHT HEEL.

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