While making a belt splice on the #1 Belt line, the com-a-longs slipped allowing the belt clamps to strike the lower right leg!
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June 11, 2010
WV · Coal
discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chief Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Chief Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The Employee was not following instructions on cleaning belt. After repeated warnings, he was teminated. The following week the company was notified that the employee strained his knee while getting on the personnel 3 wheeler to go outside.
October 30, 2003
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chief Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PICKED UP 5 GAL OIL CAN & THREW WITH LEFT HAND.
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