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1983–2026
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March 31, 1992 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Low Kit Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLEANING THE FACE AREA OF #5 ENTRY THE SCOOP BUCKET STRUCK SOLID COAL CAUSING THE SCOOP TO BLOW UP IN THE MIDDLE,BENEATH LOW TOP.THIS CAUSED THE SCOOP OPERATOR TO STRIKE THE TOP RESULTIN G IN NECK INJURIES.

August 12, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Low Kit Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING HI TAIL OUT FROM UNDER BELT, BELT GRABBED SHOVEL AND HURT RIGHT HAND.

July 25, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Low Kit Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SHOVELING #2 BELT ROCK HIT MAN ON LEFT ARM.

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