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273,193
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January 5, 2006 MT · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was putting magnetite into the heavy media washer. While lifting a bag of magnetite, the top of the bag ripped open releasing powder into the air. Powder got into his eye. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and was released for work the next day. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

October 6, 2005 MT · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning the 1 east beltway at xcut 20, loading lump coal into the belt. When a lump broke in his hands he hit himself in the right eye. Employee received medical treatment including 5 stitches and was released for return to work.

September 15, 2004 MT · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN HIS LEFT ARM BEGAN TO HURT. THERE WAS NO FALL, STRIKING, PINCH OR OTHER IMPACT. EMPLOYEE WAS EXAMINED BY A DOCTOR AND TREATED FOR ACUTE BURSITIS.

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