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June 27, 2008 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C & N Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Victim was stacking metal structure. He caught his finger between the structure and the mine roof, cutting his finger, requiring stitches to finger. Victim did not miss any work and is on limited duty.

March 24, 2008 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C & N Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Victim was hanging his shuttle car cable at a new location, when he stated he felt pain in his lower back. He worked the shift and did not miss any work. Later the pain became worse and he saw a doctor on his day off. He has a bulging disc in his lower back. Victim has not missed work at this time, but is on restricted duty.

May 23, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C & N Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While shoveling belt, miner apparently hurt or strained his back.

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