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February 4, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE

Global Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN THE SECTION MANTRIP, TAVELING TOWARD THE OUTSIDE. A BELT ROPE WAS ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE MANTRIP. HE TURNED AROUND TO LOOK AT THE ROPE. HIS LEFT ARM AND 3 FINGERS ON HIS RIGHT HAND WERE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MANTRIP AND COAL RIB.

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