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1983–2026
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December 15, 1995 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Mountain Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS SWITCHING OUT CARS ON TRACK WHEN HE THREW THE SWITCH HIS RIGHT HAND STRUCK A MINER PAN JACK THAT WAS LAYING BESIDE TRACK INJURING HIS MIDDLE FINGER.

November 24, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Mountain Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HELPING TO CHANGE OUT A CONVEYOR CHAIN IN A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE STRAINED THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.

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