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March 2, 2010 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

Apple Jacks Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Hook chain up from dozer kumtso to unihauler pulled about 60 yards pulled into a ditch when tried to pull the hook broke traveled about 46 to 47 foot striking ee in the face.

February 15, 2010 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Apple Jacks Coal Company, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Fell down stairway. Talked to man that fell. He had no recogonition of how he fell. No metal skids on wooden steps and improper illumination. Was violation statements.

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