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June 9, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HOOKIGN UP FLAT CAR UPTO THE MOTOR AND CUT HAND ONA PIECE OF METAL ON THE HOOK-UP.

April 10, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LOADING SUPPLIES ON ROOF BOLTER--TWISTED BACK.

February 7, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING RESIN GLUE.

January 27, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING A PUMP INTO A SCOOP AND HURT BACK.

October 18, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STARTED THROUGH MAN DOOR HURT HIS SHOULDER.

August 8, 1996 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE HANGING CABLE PULLED NUT (TESTICLE).

June 17, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN INTOXICATED INDIVIDUAL ENTERED THE OFFICE OF TWIN PINES AND WHEN ASKED TO LEAVE, THE INDIVIDUAL BECAME VIOLENT AND STRUCK INJURED IN FACE AND A ALTERCATION OCCURRED CAUSING INJURY.

June 17, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Struck against a moving object

AN INTOXICATED INDIVIDUAL ENTERED THE OFFICE OF TWIN PINES. WHEN ASKED TO LEAVE, THIS INDIVIDUAL BECAME VIOLENT, STRIKING HIM AND AN ALTERCATION ENSUED.

April 26, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHOVELING #2 BELT LINE, EMPLOYEE SAID HE HURT BACK WHILE SHOVELING BELT LINE.

April 25, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A GUARD COVER ON THE #4 TAILPIECE WHEN BACK BEGUN TO WORK. WENT TO ORTHO 5-1-96. REURNED TO WORK ON 5-2-96.

April 4, 1996 KY · Coal apprentice, trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING CHAIN GUARD WHEN IT FELL STRIKING EE IN THE SHOULDER.

February 20, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS LOADING TOOLS OUT OF MAN TRIP & THREW ONE OFTHE TOOLS OVER TO MAN DOOR & HE HAD HIS HAND STICKING OUT DOOR & TOOL HIT IT.

November 16, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS IS AN ALLEGED ACCIDENT REPORT. THE EMPLOYER CANNOT CONFIRM THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS REPORT WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE TO SATISFY MSHA CITATION #4583990. EMPLOYER WAS UNAWARE O F THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL MSHA INSPECTION. WE DO NOT ACCEPT OR ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ACCIDENT.

September 18, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE GETTING ROCK OUT OF CONVEYOR ON MINER, ROCK FELL OFF HITTING EE ON RT FOOT.

August 8, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING WATER TO PLASTER BRATTICE AND HURT BACK.

April 10, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SAID HE WAS UNLOADING ROCKDUST AND HURT BACK.

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