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Years on record
1983–2026
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September 30, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pyramid Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING PLANTELARY YEAR IN 992 END-LOADER. IT SLIPPED AND CUT MIDDLE AND INDEX FINGER OF RIGHT HAND. THIS REGUARED 4 SUTURES TO MIDDLE FINGR.

March 31, 1993 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pyramid Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL OFF 992-C END LOADER. DOOR FELL ON RIGHT FOOT FRACTURING FIRST TOE.

November 8, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mesa Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SWINGING JUMPER CABLE OVER GOOSENECK OF SCRAPER (CAT 621) ONE OF THE JUMPER CABLES CAME OUT OF HIS HAND AND FLIPPED UP STRIKING HIM IN THE MOUTH CAUSING LIP TO BE CUT AND FRONT TOOTH TO BE CHIPPED.

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