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January 9, 2002 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Glow Worm Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING THE MINE HAULROAD IN HIS PERSONAL VEHICLE WHEN HIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A COAL TRUCK.

January 8, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Glow Worm Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

COAL TRUCK FAILED TO STOP AND HIT PICK UP COAL TRUCK.

August 3, 2001 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Glow Worm Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE IN 2ND GEAR AND DRIVER JUMPED FROM VEHICLE. TRUCK PROCEEDED 50-60 DOWNHILL. STOPPED AND ROLLED OVER WHILE STILL DOWN GRADE.

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