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273,095
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2000–2026
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March 31, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS COMING OUT OF MINE ON MANTRIP BUS WHEN IT SLAMMED DOWN (HARD). EE WAS LYING DOWN ON METAL SEAT (DUE TO LOW COAL). HE HURT HIS BACK.

November 12, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRAMMING BRIDGES, THE OPERATOR DECK SLID UP ONTO THE SIDE OF THE LOOKON EE CLAIMS TO HAVE STRUCK HIS HEAD ONT HE CANOPY WHEN THE DECF SLID OFF THE CON LOW. HE CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS HEAD AND NECK.

August 18, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS TRAVELING TO SECTION ON A 4 WHEELER MANTRIP. HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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