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April 28, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Free Dome Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling on a strap pull muscle in shoulder. The date stated in item 6's when this became reportable.

May 7, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Free Dome Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON A HEAD DRIVE REDUCER WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF METAL IMBEDDED IN ABDOMINAL AREA. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED.

August 6, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Free Dome Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SAID HE STARTED HAVING BACK PAIN THE FOLLOWING DAY HE HELP PUT THE RUB RAIL ON THE SIDE OF THE MINER.

June 14, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Free Dome Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING BELT WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.

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