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March 2, 2010 KY · Coal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mine Rite Coal Co. Inc. · Struck by falling object

Cutting tree with one tree against it the other tree came down and brush right shoulder and he fell down on elbow and knock shoulder out of place. He also had a cut on left side of head and put three staple in head.

September 29, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mine Rite Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object

LOWERING THUMB ON EXCAVATOR REMOVING PIN ON THUMB FELL ON END OF THUMB TIP.

March 28, 2003 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mine Rite Coal Co Inc · No Value Found

HE CAME DOWN LADDER FORWARD AND HUNG RING FINGER ON CAT WALK AND CUT SKIN OFF FINGER AND CUT TIP OF FINGER.

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