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March 9, 1999 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Stonecoal Branch Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON MINING CABLE AND THE CABLE FLIPPED, PULLING HIS SHOULDER LOOSE.

March 8, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stonecoal Branch Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CHANGING A TIRE ON A 10SC22 SHUTTLE CAR. THE TIRE STARTED RIDING HIM OVER AND HE PUSHED ON TIRE AND FELL BACKWARDS INJURING HIS BACK.

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