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1983–2026
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September 16, 1987 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator POWERED HAULAGE
Coalbarb Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS DROPPING RA3L CAR WHEN PRESSURE WAS RELEASED BRAKE WHEEL TURNED QUICKLY CATCHING BOTH HANDS IN WHEEL HURTING BOTH HANDS AND SHOULDER (RT)

September 19, 1984 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator POWERED HAULAGE
Coalbarb Energy Corp · Struck by powered moving object

WHILE THE CAR DROPPER WAS CONNECTING 2 CARS UP, THE CARS ABOVE HIM GOT LOOSE AND KNOCKED ONE CAR OVER THE MAN.

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