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August 30, 2012 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northern Son Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was checking anti-freeze in radiator of DIIR Dozer when he took cap off, the liquid went onto his face it was hot.

January 19, 2012 PA · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northern Son Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting tank of oxygen onto bed of pick up. Then knot 1 lump formed in groin area. Prognosis determined at surgery. It is a hernia

August 27, 2008 PA · Coal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northern Son Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping drill operator change bit. Chain slipped and cable bushing came down pinching left fore finger.

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