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March 5, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · MACHINERY

Deep Star Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THIS VICTIM WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SWINGING THE LIFT HEAD INTO THE CENTER TRAM POSITION.HE LEANED OVER THE DRILL POT TO SWING THE DRILL ARM IN AND ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE FAST FEED CRUSHING THE VI CTIM INTO THE ROOF.

January 22, 1991 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Jeremiah Mining Industries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS TO HAVE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PULLING ON A CONVEYOR CHAIN ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER.

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