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1983–2026
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June 17, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Gary Coal Sales Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS DROPPING LOADED RAIL ROAD CARS-WHEN CARS COUPLED TO TRIP IN FRONT THE INJURED BOUNCED FORWARD STRIKING HIS RIGHT RIB CAGE AGAINST TOP EDGE OF THE CAR HE WAS RIDING.

May 4, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Gary Coal Sales Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED STARTED S.C. TO MOVE WHEELS TO REMOVE A FLAT TIRE WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE DECK. S.C. SLID OFF JACKING DEVICE AND STRUCK INJURED ACROSS TOES OF LEFT FOOT.

October 13, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Gary Coal Sales Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HANGING CABLE ACROSS INTERSECTION WHEN BRAKES BLED OFF SCOOP & IT ROLLED ONTO VICTIMS ANKLE. NO B RAKES OR MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE FOUND ON SCOOP.

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