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April 9, 2015 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Regent Allied Carbon Energy, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing a nylon strap (metal hook on both ends) The strap twisted imbedding the metal hook in the left nostril (nose).

February 26, 2015 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Regent Allied Carbon Energy, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While handling wooden crib blocks EE mashed his middle finger on left hand injuring the fingernail of his middle finger.

September 17, 2012 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Regent Allied Carbon Energy, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was rockdusting around power venter - He lifted a bag of rockdust said he felt pain in lower back. Did not report accident to management until 10/1/2012.

July 29, 2008 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Regent Allied Carbon Energy, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Belt foreman was jacking up tailpiece to put a header board under it. He was cleaning out under the tailpiece foot when the jsck kicked out, let the tailpiece drop down.

July 28, 2004 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Regent Allied Carbon Energy, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was rolling a wheel unit over to the shuttle car when lifting and pulling on unit felt pain in lower back.

March 4, 2004 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Regent Allied Carbon Energy, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE SAID HE WAS UNLOADING BELT STRUCTURE FROM THE SCOOP BUCKET AND HE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK.

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