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2000–2026
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June 5, 2001 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Premium Processing Incorporated · Struck by flying object

EMMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING LOADER, LOADING MATERIAL INTO 785 ROCK TRUCK. THE REAR OUTSIDE TIRE ON THE TRUCK BLEW OUT AND SENT A 2"X 2" ROCK THRU THE SIDE GLASS ON THE LOADER STRIKING HIM IN THE M OUTH. 5 STICHES IN LOWER LIP, 3 TEETH EXTRACTED.

August 28, 2000 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Premium Processing Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR WAS USING THE LOADER TO PUSH A ROCK OUTOF THE PIT AREA. THE ROCK SLIPPED CAUSING THE LOADER TO BOUNCE VIOLENTLY. THE OPERATOR WAS THROWN INTO THE TOP OF THE CAB WHICH RESULTED IN HIS NECK AND BACK BEING STOVE UP. HE STATES HE WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT.

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