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September 14, 2023 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Management Consulting Services LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was in the surface shop and bumped a hand against a circular saw blade causing a cut on right hand. The cut was on the knuckle between the index and middle finger. Employee was taken to a medical clinic in Hazard, KY and received 4 stitches.

April 18, 2023 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Management Consulting Services LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was reaching to get a bolt plate and cut right index finger. The employee was wearing gloves when the accident occurred. The Employee required stitches in finger (5).

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