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1983–2026
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September 20, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Elite Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLDING CURTAIN FOR ELECTRICIAN TO BRING SCOOP THRU INTERSECTION.#2 BUGGY TRAMMING TO MINER.ELEC & EMPL FLAGGED IT ASSUMING IT WAS STOPPING,SCOOP CONT THRU IT.SC HIT SCOOP KNOCKING BUCKET INTO EMPL PINNING HIM AGAINST RIB.

May 26, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elite Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AS ROOFBOLTER HELPER. WAS BENDING 5' BENDABLE ROOFBOLTS, INSERTING IN HOLE AND BENDING BACK. INJURED BACK DURING PROCESS OF BENDING BOLTS.

May 22, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Elite Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL (UNINTENTIONAL) ABOVE ANCHORAGE AT INTERSECTION ONE BREAK OUTBY SPAD #406 IN #2 HEADING OF 1ST. NORTH MAINS. NO INJURIES OCCURRED.

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