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August 19, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Solvay Chemicals, Inc · Struck by flying object

An employee was operating the #6 BMR when a rock approximately 2 inches in diameter released from the mining face and deflected off the cutting arm striking the employee in the mouth. The impact caused a chip to the employee's tooth and a scratch to their lip. The employee was treated and released to full duty.

November 26, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal underground transportation trainee FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Solvay Chemicals, Inc · Struck by falling object

A production employee was struck by a rock which appears to have come from the cutting face or fell between the supports. The rock struck the employee in the left ear causing a laceration. The employee was taken to the emergency room where he received seven stitches to close the wound. The employee received a full work release and reported to his next scheduled work shift.

February 3, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Solvay Chemicals, Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EARTHQUAKE DUST AND GASES ENTERED LUNGS CAUSING IRRITATION BECAME APPARENT 02-12-95.

February 3, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Solvay Chemicals, Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE IN MIEN AT TIME OF EARTH QUAKE, DUST AND DEBRIS BLOWN THROUGHOUT MINE DUST ENTERED BOTH EYES CAUSING IRRITATION.

February 3, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Solvay Chemicals, Inc · Struck by falling object

EARTHQUAKE- EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A SUTURE TO CLOSE A WOUND TO HIS FOREHEAD. I DIDN'T KNOW THIS UNTIL TALKING WITH HIM TODAY 2-24-95.

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