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October 10, 2014 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Licking River Mining, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE went to a 6 inch pump that was not pumping. He removed a valve to re-prime the pump and hot water shot out and burnt his right forearm.

September 20, 2014 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Licking River Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing into the side of the Mack grease truck when he felt something tear in his left groin area. He was taken to the hospital and they found a torn hernia.

March 27, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Licking River Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE (mechanic) was changing the left track on the D-10R dozer until #L1-1472 when the chain he was picking up the track up slipped and fell on his right foot. He drove himself to ARH in Hazard and received x-rays no other treatment. His right foot was bruised.

December 13, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Licking River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

A pull down jack was being replaced on highwall drill #7689 when the mechanic got a piece of metal in his right eye. He was wearing safety glasses.

January 29, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Licking River Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was moving a 3" water pump from old pit area, pulling muscles in her back.

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