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November 13, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Creek Land & Mineral Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE FUEL/SERVICE TRUCK WHEN AFTER COMPLETING A SERVICE HE SHUT THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT DOOR ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER LACERATING IT.

September 27, 1990 AL · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nuggett Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS SERVICING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WITH A LUBE GUN. AS HE WAS COMING OFF THE EQUIPMENT HE MADE AN AWKWARD STEP AND FELL STRIKING A ROCK WITH HIS LEFT KNEE WHICH BROKE THE KNEE CAP. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED.

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