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October 6, 2006 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee got out of loader and walked near a hole which he had dug. The side caved on the hole causing him to fall. When he fell, he landed with his hand under his body.

November 5, 2004 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CMZ Enterprises, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATED HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK RIGHT SIDE.

July 12, 2004 VA · Coal INUNDATION
CMZ Enterprises, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An excavator operator was cleaning out and sump when the tooth of the bucket ruptured the pipeline. the excavator was out off and the gas company was immediately watified. this accident occurred off of mine and permitted property.

July 12, 2004 VA · Coal INUNDATION
CMZ Enterprises, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

ESCAVATOR OPERATOR FOR DICKENSON RUSSELL COAL CO. WAS CLEANING A SUMP & RUPTURED A GAS LINE. (NOTE: I DO NOT FEEL THIS WAS THE OBLIGATION OF CMZ ENTERPRISES IN THAT THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED OFF OF OUR PERMIT.)

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