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1983–2026
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July 2, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Tipple Mine Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING RUBBER TIR MANTRIP. WHEN BACKING UP A PIECE OF TIE WIRE HOOKED TO A ROOF BOLT PLAT STRUCK EE IN EYE. "WIRE WENT BETWEEN SIDE OF SAFETY GLASSES."

May 6, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Tipple Mine Inc · Struck by powered moving object

ELECTRICIAN WAS WORKING ON MAN TRIP AND IT TOOK OFF AND HIT HIM ON RIGHT FOOT.

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