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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 14, 2012 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Best Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dismounting from machine operator placed left hand on the step instead of handrail, his ring hung as he made contact to ground with his feet, ring cut into backside of ring finger.

September 21, 2011 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M S & R Equipment Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was connecting the master link on the tracks on a D10 Bulldozer and the link flipped over and caught his finger.

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