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January 7, 2022 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · MACHINERY
Sunrise Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured was found in entry 11, caught between the left rib and the horn of the miner.

March 16, 2018 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Sunrise Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

A mine mechanic was operating a diesel mantrip along the M5 Travelway when it appears the vehicle struck the coal rib and rolled on its side. The mechanic was partially ejected from the ride and the canopy fell on ee chest.

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