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August 4, 2013 IL · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLIMBING THE STAIRS TO THE HOIST HOUSE EMPLOYEE LACERATED HIS RING FINGER ON A PIECE OF LOOSE METAL.

January 3, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNTANGLING ROOF BOLTS FROM THE BOLTER TRAY EE FELT A POP IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

October 19, 2012 IL · Coal safety representative HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE HELPING SEVERAL PEOPLE HANG A SECTION OF 7200 HV CABLE EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 21, 2012 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LOADING THE TIMBER TRUCK WITH PROPS EE FELT A POP IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

June 21, 2011 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REMOVING A PC OF ROCK FROM OFF THE TOP OF THE MINER PINCHED HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE ROOF.

January 12, 2011 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING A COVER ON 32 CM TO FIX A WATER LEAK THE COVER FELL ON DARRELLS RT. FOOT.

November 2, 2010 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While hanging feeder power cable from roof, employee heard a "pop" and felt pain in his right shoulder. The employee subsequently had surgery on February 3, 2011, which was deemed "worked-related" by the attending physician. Because the employee was able to work for three months, this case was disputed. The employee returned to work on full duty status on April 18, 2011.

October 4, 2010 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

While plugging the battery plug into the scoop he hit his head on the jumper cable causing it to fall crushing his finger between the jumper cable and the battery plug.

July 13, 2010 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SHOVELING ALONG THE NORTH SUB-MAIN BELT EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 29, 2010 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A CAN OF OIL AND ALLEGEDLY FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 16, 2010 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNHOOKING SUPPLY TRAM THE TRAM ROLLED AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE

October 20, 2009 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

While taking the rub rail off of a miner, the rail fell striking the employee in the shin.

September 17, 2009 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE STANDING NEXT TO THE MINER, PRYING A ROCK OFF, THE ROCK FELL ON TO HIS LEG AND FOOT. THE MINER WAS STANDING IN A MUD HOLE.

August 29, 2009 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CLEANING OUT PLANATARY ON MINER AND JAMMED HIS THUMB

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