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.
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ICG Tygart Valley · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
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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