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273,193
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September 28, 2000 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dunkard Mining Co. · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE IMPELLOR FROM A PUMP. WHEN THE IMPELLER CAME OFF,IT WAS HEAVY AND FELL ON HIS HAND, CRUSHING TWO FINGERS.

August 19, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Robinson Coal Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE CHANGING OUT SEGMENT A PIECE OF METAL WENTAIRBORN & LODGED IN EMPLOYEE'S LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

July 18, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dunkard Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE REMOVING SOME BOTTOM BELT ROLLERS THAT HADBEEN PLACED ON THE BELT, ONE OF THE ROLLERS INADVERTENTLY ROLLED OFF THE BELT AND STRUCK THE INJURED ON HIS LEFT ANKLE.

March 30, 2000 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dunkard Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF UNLOADING POSTS FROM A SUPPLY WAGON WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AREA.

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