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273,193
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2000–2026
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February 7, 2017 PA · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fisher Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving lubrication oil barrel, barrel slipped from one employee's hand and pinched other employee's finger.

September 22, 2015 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fisher Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

When attempting to move a skid steer bucket, on a table, for repairs, employees left hand got caught between the bucket and table, injuring his hand.

September 15, 2011 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fisher Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling table bushing out of a drill and aggravated his hernia from July, 2011. Went to see a doctor on September 27, 2011.

June 10, 2011 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fisher Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling on heavy dragline chain to get it in place. Employee did not seek medical advice until approximately a week later and then was diagnosed with a hernia. After a follow up consultation with another doctor on 7/1/2011, employee in the near future is looking to have hernia surgery.

January 11, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fisher Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee pulled too hard, on a 7' long 4x4 piece of hardwood that was being used to create a lever to close gate on crusher, receiving sharp pain in groin area.

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