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273,193
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March 26, 2024 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trapper Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assigned to change a stem on an inner dual of a Komatsu haul truck. In the process of completing this task, EE reported experiencing pain in EE's upper back.

January 10, 2024 CO · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trapper Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee reported that EE was attempting to assist a mechanic pulling a rock knocker out of the rear of a truck bed. EE tried to catch the rock knocker with EE's hand after being instructed not to do so. EE's hand was crushed into the back deck of the truck.

May 1, 2022 CO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trapper Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pinchpoint smash of Right Index Finger. Requiring stitches. No permanent damage. Work to resume 5/10/2022

April 26, 2021 CO · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trapper Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported while climbing on a dozer, employee experienced pain in knee. MRI revealed medial extrusion of the body of the medial meniscus and a tear of the root of the medial meniscus. These conditions are associated with osteoarthritis and degenerative changes.

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