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1983–2026
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September 26, 1991 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fincastle Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PAVE SOME BELT STRUCTURE WHEN A BELT ROLLER FELL OVER & CUT HIS RING FINGER ON H IS RT HAND

September 26, 1989 VA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fincastle Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING TO HELP STOP A RUNAWAY RAIL CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN, HURTING HIS RIGHT LEG AND LEFT HAND.

August 23, 1989 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fincastle Mining Inc · Fall from machine

ENGINE DIED ON 966 CAT ENDLOADER NO STEERING ENDLOADER WNET OFF ROAD AND OVER MOUNTAIN EMPL JUMPED OOUT HURTING BACK HEAD BOTH ARMS

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