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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 8, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS OPERATING STANDARD JOY 10SC SHUTTLE CAR WHEN SHUTTLE CAR ROOFED OUT. BROKE LEGS OFF OF CANOPY. CANOPY FELL ON OPERATOR.

November 7, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED HE HAD RUN OVER A PIECE OF 4" ALUMINUM PIPE, CAUSING THE SHUTTLE CAR TO BUMP AGAINST THE BOTTOM, HURTING HIS ELBOW, BACK AND NECK.

July 17, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR ON THE MAINS SECTION, HAULING COAL & BRUISED HIS KIDNEYS.

July 9, 1992 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS TRAMMING SCOOP OFF SECTION RAN OVER POST IN THE ROAD CAUSING HIM TO BUMP HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY ROOF

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