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October 27, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cab B Leasing Inc · Struck against stationary object

HIT HIS HEAD ON THE TOP WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. THE RESULTS WAS PULLED NECK MUSCLES.

May 1, 1997 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cab B Leasing Inc · Struck against stationary object

WAS OPERATING SCOUP ON 1ST LEFT SECTION AND TOLDHIS BOSS HE GOT HIS HEAD IN TO THE OP WHILE DOING CLEAN UP WORK. (EE HAS NOT REPORTED TO MINE MANAGEMENT ABOUT INJURY)

January 10, 1997 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cab B Leasing Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE PULLING MINER CABLE, BUT NO EVIDENCE IN DR'S REPORT.

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