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July 15, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE

Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was trouble shooting a sampler belt in the loadout facility when he caught his arm in the belt. His arm was broken in several different places before he managed to free himself. He was transported to the hospital where he underwent surgery to set his arm.

April 21, 2000 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE

Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

DRIVER UNFAMILIAR WITH ROAD TOOK WRONG ROAD. HE MADE A TURN DOWN AN UNAUTHORIZED ROAD TOO STEEP FOR LOAD TRUCK TO TRAVEL. GOT TRUCK OUT OF GEAR,PUMPED AIR OUT BUT COULD NOT GET SLOWED DOWN FOR TURN.

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