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1983–2026
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September 17, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Corbin Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WHILE OPERATING HIS SHUTTLE CAR RAN INTO THE COAL, RIB CAUSING AND DUMP GOT COAL TO FALL INTO THE OPERATING DECK STRIKING HIM IN THE LOWER BACK.

August 30, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Corbin Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING THE SHUTTLE CAR & MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE SHUTTLE CAR STRUCK A COAL RIB CAUSING EE'S LEG TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE PORTION OF THE OPRATOR'S DECK DOOR. HE WORKED THE REMAINDER OF THE SHIFT.

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