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March 12, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peerless Eagle Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing belly pan on truck. A chain had the truck pulling it up and he pulled the chain loose, causing him to mash his pointer finger.

August 21, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peerless Eagle Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 8/21/06 member picked up an air filter to set it over the guard rail of his truck. He felt his shoulder pop & felt pain. Member has a history of shoulder problems prior to working in the mining industry. This situation should be classified as an occupational illness.

March 7, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peerless Eagle Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

UNLOADING A BOTTLE OF NITROGEN OUT OF BACK OF SERVICE TRUCK. A KNOT CAME UP IN STOMACH AREA.

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