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July 14, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Tygart Valley Mining Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING IN TO HIS WORK SITE WHEN HE SUFFERED A STROKE.

March 2, 1998 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tygart Valley Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON BELT DRIVE HEAD SCRAPER.STRUCK LEFT HAND WITH PUNDING AXE WHILE PUNCHING HOLES IN MINING BELT FOR BELT SCRAPER.

July 7, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tygart Valley Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAIN WEST LAYED CABLE OVER STOOD UP DROPPED GLOVE BENT OVER TO PICK IT UP

June 25, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tygart Valley Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MAKE A BELT MOVE! HE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO UNROLL A ROL OF BELT WHEN THE SLATE BAR SLIPPED, SMASHING HIS FINGER ON THE METAL PIECE.

September 23, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tygart Valley Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING IN A X-CUT AREA A ROCK BROKE OFF THE BROW STRIKING THE OPERATOR IN THE RT LEG, BREAKING HIS LOWER LEG.

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