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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 29, 1986 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Parsley Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS MAN BRINGI3G BUGGY TOWARD DUMPING AREA AND STATED UP OVER A LITTLE NOLL IN THE BOTTOM,CANOPY CAUGHT TOP LOOK LIKE ROOF-BOLT AND CANOPY BROKE OFF THRONING RIGHT FRONT LEG HITTING HIM ON AR M & SIDE BRUISE8,ARM & RIBS.

October 12, 1984 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Parsley Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

HAULING COAL TO DUMP AREA WHEN HE HIT PIECE OF ROCK IN ROADWAY AND THREW HIM AGAINST CANOPY.WORKED FOLLOWING DAY AND IT WASNT REPORTED UNTIL THEN.IS IN CARE OF DR FOR LUMBAR INJURY AND IS EXPE CTED TO RETURN TO WORK IN ONE WEEK.

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