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August 27, 2002 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glenrock Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WAS REPLACING A BATTERY BOX ON A CAT 16G MOTOR GRADER. HE PUT HIS HAND INSIDE THE BOX TO BOLT IT DOWN & HIT HIS HAND ON A SHARP EDGE & LACERATED HIS HAND. THE CUT REQUIR ED THREE STITCHES.

September 12, 2001 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glenrock Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH CONCRETE. FELT SLIGHT PAIN IN BACK. LATER THAT EVENING HE HAD SEVERE PAIN.

May 23, 2001 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glenrock Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HERNIA IN ABDOMEN.

March 12, 2001 WY · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glenrock Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

CUT ON HAND FROM #007 HITACHI SHOVEL HAND RAIL. NO IMPAIRMENT AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. INFECTION OCCURRED LATER.

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