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2000–2026
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January 25, 2005 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B B Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Counterweight on shovel was being removed. Three of the bolts holding the weight were off, the fourth bolt was loose. Employee placed left middle finger under washers and the counterweight was slightly lifted pinching fingertip. Pinched off 1/8 inch off end of fingertip.

October 4, 2001 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B B Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON HIS BACK AND SIDE CRIBBING UP A D7, DOZER WHEN HE FELT PAIN AND STIFFNESS IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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