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September 15, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Victim was making repairs on a 992-G loader. As he was dismounting a tool caught on the rail and made contact with his hand. Resulted in a laceration that required 10 stitches in his right index finger.

May 22, 2013 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Fork Coal Co., LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Moving steel and rolled a T brace on left foot resulting in contusion. X-rays negative. Seven days restricted work. No lost time. Restricted work provided by employer.

January 21, 2013 KY · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Run Mining, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was transferring chemical from a tote when one drop of chemical splashed over the top of the employee's safety glasses and into his right eye.

December 5, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Run Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Equipment Serviceman was removing the drain/fill plug from the final drive of a dozer and while turning around, he felt pain in his back.

December 6, 2010 KY · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Run Mining, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

employee was entering the drill cab and slammed the door on his right hand thumb, causing bruising and contusions.

August 12, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Run Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning out rear differential of a loader he removed all the bolts and the support fell on his fingers.

April 8, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Run Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was mounting D-10 Dozier to check oil, felt pain in right leg. Unable to walk normally. Feels like muscle cramp continually. Pain in back side of right leg between knee and hip.

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