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273,095
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2000–2026
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September 30, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coking Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving rocks out of roadway and strained left rotator cuff.

March 27, 2024 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coking Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

While changing out a hydraulic pump on the feeder, EE was pulling the pump out when it slipped and landed on EE's right middle finger requiring 4 stitches.

January 8, 2024 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coking Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a piece of belt structure when they stepped in a pothole and twisted right knee. Employee continued to work until 02/05/2024 when they started missing over their knee.

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