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April 14, 2026 KY · Coal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Ent. Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was placing doors on fan house air lock to weld them on and pulled at door and strained groin area.

November 19, 2025 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up a bucket of grease to grease the threads on the drill steel on the highwall drill when EE felt a pop in EE's lower back.

November 14, 2025 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping load a 3-inch pump into loader bucket when EE strained EE's back.

November 4, 2024 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a 6-inch discharge hose when they felt a pop in their left shoulder.

October 18, 2024 KY · Coal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up coal sample bag of coal when felt left shoulder pop and sharp pain through left shoulder. Employee didn't seek medical attention until 10/24/2024.

August 2, 2024 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a bale of straw off the trailer, when EE jerked the bale to move it and pulled something in EE's left side.

May 6, 2022 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was opening side door on box trailer, where wet hole bags are stored. Employee pulled handle to unlatch door when handle sprung around striking employee above right eye, causing a laceration above right eye approximately 1 inch in length. Employee received 4 stitches to the laceration.

January 24, 2022 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Handing Mechanic tools over head when a hydraulic block fell on EE's right hand which was on ground.

June 9, 2021 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading mulch on Hydro Seeder Truck when they felt a sharp pain in lower back,

May 25, 2021 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was refueling 777 Truck. When EE took nozzle off of fuel tank, the fuel sprayed out & hit employee in face, the O ring hung on quick connect on fuel tank.

June 24, 2020 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was changing screens in cyclone drain, when they rinsed the screen, magnatite and fine coal splashed in face getting into left eye. Went to Doctor, said they had scratched left eye.

September 5, 2019 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was chaining down backhoe on lowboy trailer, when employee slightly bent over to pull chain binder, employee felt a sharp pain in lower back.

July 24, 2019 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was shoveling mud that was built up against the belt, employee was throwing off of top of tower and twisted lower back.

May 18, 2018 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing lift cylinder on D-9 Dozer, as EE was putting cylinder in there was slack in cable and the cylinder moved back in place causing the cylinder to smash finger. Employee had surgery on left pinkie finger, it was smashed & cut.

April 11, 2018 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally and Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping set a head motor in miner, when ee put hand under motor to hook chain to it, the motor set down on left hand.

February 6, 2018 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally and Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was making a handle for a tool box, as ee was bending a piece of metal, hand slipped and the metal stuck in left hand, went to Harlan ARH ER and got (7) stitches.

June 9, 2017 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally and Hamilton Enterprises, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping work on 785C Truck when a metal plate fell off the fender striking the employee in back of head. Went to ER and got (2) staples in back of head.

January 10, 2017 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was at raw coal feeder when employee bend over to a rock out of the coal on the feeder, when employee raised up employee felt a pain in lower back.

March 17, 2016 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was taking cylinder off a D9T when EE was taking bolt out of light bracket a pin flew out of wobble socket, struck left hand cutting it. EE went to ER in Pineville, Ky. received (5) stitches and back to work 03-18-16.

July 18, 2014 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing blade on D-9 dozer when he caught his left index finger between blade and frame smashing index finger. He was taken to Pineville Comm. ER room, finger is broken and he received stitches.

May 16, 2014 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working on a 800 Service Truck, when he picked up a clutch & pressure plate he felt a pain in his left groin area.

July 22, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing normal installation of a tire on a Mack grease truck when he jerked his back, he said his left side down to top of his left foot is numb.

July 9, 2013 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing oil on a 993 loader, he was down on left knee, when he raised up his knee popped.

December 12, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping set up a 55-gallon barrel of water when he lifted his side of barrel and felt a burning sensation in left side of stomach (groin). Employee got hurt 12-28-12, has worked all the time, is having hernia surgery Friday January 25th, 2013 will be off work 6 weeks.

November 5, 2012 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was getting out of pickup truck when he shut his hand up in the door injuring his right thumb.

August 10, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was connecting (2) air hose together when one slipped out of his hand and struck him above his right eye.

September 6, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was throwing metal out of the stoker plant building when he twisted his lower back.

August 27, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was changing fuel filters in 980G loader when the hood fell on employees arm hurting right wrist.

August 10, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling water hose out of water when he pulled something in his abdomen. Foreman was told but employee said he was okay. His abdomen continued to bother him so he went to the doctor on 9-12-11.

April 25, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee's trucks air conditioner was being repaired the morning of 4/25/2011, employee states Freon sprayed into the cab and caused irritation to his eyes.

March 28, 2011 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bent over moving coal and dirt away from core holes with a rake, when he developed continuous pain in his neck. The pain worsened on 4/04/2011 and he went to the doctor.

November 26, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was sowing grass with a hydroseeder hose when he pulled the hose and strained his lower back.

November 1, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping a mechanic pick up a metal plate from a D11 dozer when a sharp pain hit in the middle of his back causing him to fall to his knees.

June 8, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was getting back into his drill when he slammed his hand in the door.

December 3, 2009 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading a box of floor sweep when something from the top of the box blew into his eyes.

October 19, 2009 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to get a headache ball loose that had caught on the boom, when the ball fell, catching the employees arm between the ball and a piece of steel.

February 11, 2009 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was reaching a wrench under a truck to another employee, when the employee straightened up, he felt pain in between his shoulders.

December 18, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a transmission in a truck when he felt pain in his lower back. He continued working until 01 04 2009 when he went to a doctor.

November 4, 2008 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was raising the hood of a truck; the hood was too heavy and pulled the employee forward, causing pain in his left shoulder.

September 23, 2008 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing onto the 777 haul truck when he felt a pain in his lower back.

August 18, 2007 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting 777 rock truck when he felt pain in lower back.

April 3, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing the belly pan when it fell striking his leg. Took employee to doctor and released him to go back to work. Infection got into the leg and employee had to have the leg lanced and the infection cleaned out. He had the surgery on 04/26/07.

May 8, 2006 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping the mechanic load a D8 bogey onto a parts truck. The mechanic lowered the bogey catching the employee' fingers in a pinch point on the bogey.

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