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May 24, 2001 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Princess Beverly Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING POWDER TRUCK ON HAULROAD. HE HIT A BUMP SO HARD IT CAUSED THE SEAT TO BOTTOM OUT AND HURT HIS BACK.

March 29, 2001 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Princess Beverly Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE STATES THAT THE SEAT BACK BROKE LOOSE IN THE TRUCK HE WAS OPERATING. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS SUDDENLY AND HIS BACK STARTED HURTING.

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