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December 1, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Covol Fuels No 2 LLC · Struck by falling object

Removing pipe from pump - the pipe wrap fell hitting right thumb.

November 12, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Covol Fuels No 2 LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee aligning large pipe (12" to 14") diameter to install a tee in the pipe line - was using a chain and Komatsu-wa2oo, put self in twisted postion to assist in the lift.

January 26, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Covol Fuels No 2 LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE overloaded shovel, it was heavier than he expected due to the difference in material (coal,fines,rocks,clays). EE was cleaning material from the conveyor where it was clogged up.

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