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July 27, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Gapco Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE LOADING A FOAM FILLED SHUTTLE CAR TIRE ON A A FLAT CAR EE STEPPED IN A HOLE ON THE CAR. THE TIRE SLID ON OFF THE SCOOP BUCKET FACING THEBACK OF HIS RIGHT LEG INTO THE SOLID PART OF

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