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May 3, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hiope Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

CRAWLED ACROSS TO START FEEDER. KNEE HIT A ROCK.

November 27, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hiope Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

KNEE PADS SLIDE DOWN OFF OF KNEE.

August 13, 1985 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hiope Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

SUBJECT WAS CRA4LING ALONG BELT LINE AND STUCK A NAIL IN HIS KNEE FROM A OLD PIECE OF BELT THAT WAS USED TO GUARD BELT DRIVE.

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