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May 30, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Wolf Run Mining LLC · Struck by powered moving object

The victim was walking in an outby direction on the outby side of the scoop, which was being trammed over the victim resulting in fatal crushing injuries.

May 24, 2006 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Wolf Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While tramming outby in the #3 entry, a wood plank, 3" thick x 9" wide x 12' long entered the cab of a Fairchild scoop and fatally injured employee.

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