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September 5, 2006 IL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing guard on belt at hoist. Guard was resting on bolt head when it slipped, falling down and cutting right little finger on hand.

May 6, 2006 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nubay Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A WALK-THRU MAN DOOR GOING INTO INTAKE AIR COURSE. STRAINED LOWER BACK.

March 6, 2006 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nubay Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE FROM THE MINE FLOOR & LOADING STRUCTURE ON SUPPLY CAR.

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