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August 1, 2018 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Land Holdings, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to hook a pump to the back of a truck. The pump rocked back and forth and the tongue fell, striking the employee's left foot. EE continued to work until EE went to the Dr. on 8-11-18. EE's first day missed was 8-13-18.

December 19, 2005 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Land Holdings, LLC · Struck by falling object

In process of repairing 10" pump, after removing most of the bolts that hold a belt guard on, employee was removing last bolt when the guard fell, striking him in the head, knocking his hard hat off and cutting his forehead, requiring 11 stitiches.

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