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3,112
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1983–2026
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January 15, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Murphy'S Branch Inc · Struck against stationary object

OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR & HIT ROOF BOLT & STOVE UP NECK.

June 16, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Murphy'S Branch Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TURNED HEAD QUICKLEY & TWISTED NECK.

August 28, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Murphy'S Branch Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING A MANTRIP VEHICLE, MATERIAL SLIPPED THAT WAS BEING HAULED. OPERATOR REACHEDFOR MATERIAL & THE ACCELATOR WAS STILL ENGAGED. OPERATORS HEAD HIT ROOF.

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