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1983–2026
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January 22, 1990 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dunkard Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STRUCK CORNER OF INTERSECTION, WITH LOAD END OF SHUTTLE CAR, REUSULTING IN A INJURY TO HIS KNEE.

December 22, 1986 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Dunkard Mining Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EMP PLACED SHOV9L INSIDE BELT INCOMING IN CONTACT WITH ROLLER RESULTING IN A TORN BICEP TENDON ON RIGHT ARM

October 17, 1986 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Dunkard Mining Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS TR2UBLESHOOTING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE, WHEN A BARE PLACE IN CABLE, CONTACTED SHUTTLE CAR CAUSING AN ARC. THE INDEX FINGER AND THUMB ON RIGHT HAND RECEIVED 1 AND 2 DEGREE BURNS.

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