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February 13, 2002 WV · Coal INUNDATION
Eastern Energy Corp. · Accident type, without injuries

THE 001 WORKING SECTION CUT INTO OLD WORKS WHILE MINING IN THE #7 HEADING APPROX. 140' INBY SPAD NO 3264 CAUSING WATER TO ENTER THE WORKING SECTION. THE MEN WERE REMOVED FROM THE MINE IMMEDIAT ELY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE SECTION POWER CENTER WAS THE ONLY EQUIPMENT AFFECTED BY THE WATER. OLD WORKING WERE NOT PROPERTY LOCATED ON MINE MAP.

December 3, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Energy Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLED SHOULDER OUT BY CARRYING PLASTER BUCKET, HE WENT TO HIS DR WHO REFERRED HIM TO A SPECIALIST. HE HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK.

October 11, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Energy Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

GETTING ROOF BOLT OFF OF RIPPER ON MINER. TWISTED AROUND TO WALK OFF AND BACK STARTED HURTING. EMPLOYEE WENT TO CLINCH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON 10-31-01. FOREMAN'S REPORT WAS LOST OR SENT TO WRONG OFFICE.

September 24, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Energy Corp. · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL APPROX. 3-4' HIGH X 40' LONG X 18-20' IN WIDTH WAS DISCOVERED AT APPROX. 2:30 AM ON 9-24-01 WHILE INSPECTING MAIN INTAKE ESCAPEWAY. SPAD 2064-NO. 7 MAIN IN TAKE ESCAPEW AY.

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