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April 8, 2005 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Thomas Energy, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was operating a fuel service truck. Equipment #FT01 - an 8000 Ford - Said accident happened when servicing #HL01 92 Cat Loader. After fueling loader EE was climbing off loader when he struck his right hand against the handrail, breaking right hand.

September 16, 2004 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Thomas Energy, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING 992D STEERING PUMP WHEN PUMP SHIFTED AND FELL ONTO HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER, BREAKING THE INDEX FINGER.

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