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April 30, 2010 VA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE

Bristol Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

The victim was cleaning with scoop when he hit a set timber knocking it out and the coal rib struck him on the head.

August 23, 2005 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE

Bristol Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE OFF STD 10SC SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A POT HOLE THEREFORE BOUNCING HIM INTO THE CANOPY. HE THEN COMPLAINED WITH NECK PAINS

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