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June 12, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Gambler Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE MOVING MINER TO THE SURFACE, THE HEAD KNOCKED A HEADER LOOSE ON ONE END STRIKING THE HELPER AND PUSHING HIKM INTO A CRIB.

April 27, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Longrifle Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

NO EYEWITNESS WHEN EMPLOYEE DID NOT ADVANCE HIS BRIDGE BOSS SAW HE WAS PINNED AGAINST THE RIB.

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