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October 2, 2008 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheyenne Mining Co Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner operator bent over to move miner cable and felt pain in lower back.

July 2, 2008 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheyenne Mining Co Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While trying to remove a rock from feeder, rock shifted pinning right hand between rock and brace on feeder causing a crushing injury.

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