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January 13, 2012 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Logan County Mine Services Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

As the employee was taking the cutter chain apart it rolled back and smashed his finger against the cutter arm of the miner causing a laceration to his ring finger.

August 31, 2011 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Logan County Mine Services Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was changing the sump jack on the Highwall Miner, all valves were shut off and pressure was thought to be relieved. As he was removing the last bolt on the head of the sump jack, oil unexpectedly sprayed out of the jack and into his eyes. He was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident. He was prescribed medication for treatment to his eyes.

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