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1983–2026
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November 12, 1985 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Energy Corp · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR WAS GOING INTO #4 ENTRY, WHICH WAS A SIDLING PLACE. HE HAD THE SCOOP BOWED UP, TRYING TO GET INTO THE PLACE, AND IT SLID INTO THE RIB. IT JAMMED HIS NECK, WHEN THE SCOOP HIT THE RIB.

November 7, 1984 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Energy Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT MINING LIGHT ANBAND HARD HAT IN CURTAIN AND SUFFERED BACK AND NECK SPRAIN.

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