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July 23, 2003 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Richmond Works Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING A SCOOP HIT HIS HEAD ON THE TOP.

March 3, 2003 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management NO VALUE FOUND
Richmond Works Inc · No Value Found

BACKING UP MANTRIP BUMPED TOP.

August 24, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Richmond Works Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE TIGHTENING A BOLT AND NUT ON SHUTTLE CAR, WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO HIT BACK OF RIGHT HAND.

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