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June 15, 1995 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING

Lambert Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT HEAD ON MINE TOP WHILE BENT OVER WALKING IN LOW COAL.

April 7, 1995 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING

Lambert Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HIT ON THE LEFT EAR BY A PIECE OF WIRE HANGING FROM A ROOFBOLT.

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