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September 28, 2024 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · MACHINERY
ICG Tygart Valley · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on 172 shield and advancing 173 shield towards the face. The employee was found with an injury to the back of the head at 171 shield.

August 5, 2024 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
ICG Tygart Valley · Struck by powered moving object

Employee received head injuries while attempting to re-rail a Longwall electrical power car using air lifting bags in the 10 Headgate-16 block spur.

May 16, 2016 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
ICG Tygart Valley · Struck against stationary object

Diesel Motor operator was found on the motor unresponsive, the exact cause of death is unknown at this time.

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