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June 17, 2002 VA · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Elite Tipples Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WE WERE LIFTING SIX FEET LONG SECTION OF SKIRT BOARD UP ONTO BELT LINE AT TAIL SECTION. IT WAS CUT OFF WITH TORCHES, WHEN IT SLIPPED CUTTING RIGHT HAND ON EDGE OF METAL.

November 7, 2001 VA · Coal miner, nec MACHINERY

Elite Tipples Inc · Struck against a moving object

A GRAVELED PARKING LOT WHERE THE EQUIPMENT IS PARKED OR SERVICED. EE WAS RETURNING BACKHOE TO LOT AND LOST CONTROL AND RAN INTO A DODGE RAM TRUCK. HIT HIS SHOULDER ON THE STEERING WHEEL.

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