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August 21, 2023 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Onyx Energy, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated hand slipped on access ladder on rear of water truck and EE's wedding ring got caught and cut EE's finger.

February 21, 2018 WV · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Onyx Energy, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting on "Leveling Jack Pad" when employee felt something pull in shoulder

December 29, 2016 WV · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Onyx Energy, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While employee was picking up a deck wrench, they felt a pain in the stomach.

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