INJURED STATED TO ME THAT HE WAS LOADING ROCKDUST ONTO THE TOP OF AN S&S 482 SCOOP WHEN HE INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. HE STATED THAT HE WAS POSITIONED ON HIS KNEES AND TWISTED AROUND CAUSING THE INJURY. HE DID NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH ANYTHING.
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Ratliff Elkhorn Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
March 6, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ratliff Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS CHANGING RIPPER JACK ON MINER WHEN ONE END DROPPED ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
February 27, 1988
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ratliff Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE INSTALLING TRACK ON MAIN BELT LINE THE INJURED GOT A SECTION OF RAIL ON HIS FOOT.WHICH RESULTED IN A BROKEN BONE.
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