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November 17, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marmet Synfuel LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee picked up wash down hose to clean coal out of crusher. He was using his right hand to twist the nozzle to the on position. When the sudden burst of water pressure came on, the employee did not have a secure hold on the nozzle and the hose. This resulted in the employee's wrist being put in an awkward position, therefore, spraining his right wrist.

November 17, 2003 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marmet Synfuel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING MAINTENANCE TO A HEAD ROLLER SHAFT A BELT SCRAPER SLIPPED AND SMASHED THE INJURED'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER RESULTING IN A FRACTURE AND LACERATION.

April 21, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marmet Synfuel LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DIRECTED TO SHOVEL IN AND AROUND SURFACE STOKER PLANT FEEDER AREA. EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO SHOVEL COAL PILE SPILLAGE AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

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