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January 20, 1999 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE

Fola Coal Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN A 777D ROCK TRUCK FELL OVER THE EMBANKMENT OF A FILL AREA. THE OCCURRENCE WAS IN THE VALLEY FILL AREA OF THE C & D CUT.

January 9, 1995 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Fola Coal Company LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HOIST TO GET A PIPE DISTRIBUTION BOX UNDER A WASHER IN A COAL PREPARATION PLANT.HE WAS STANDING ON A VIBRATING SCREEN WHEN THE BOX SWUNG AROUND AND KNOCKED HIS LEG OUT FRO M UNDER HIM.HE FELL INTO THE SCREEN AND DOWN A CHUTE TO THE NEXT FLOOR.

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