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October 12, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON A BRAKE ROTOR WHEN THE BRAKES RELEASED CAUSING THE ROTOR TO TURN. EMPS RIGHT HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND THE FRAME.

January 21, 1995 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED IN THE MUD WHILE WALKING BY SCOOP. HE CUAGHT HIMSEL FON SCOOP BUCKE TAS INJECTOR WAS BEING PULLE DIN. HIS FINGER WAS INJURED.

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