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February 7, 2022 KY · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
N F C Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

On the date of 2/7/2022 at 1:30 PM, EE came to me with an injury to EE's finger. EE said that EE was trying to turn a pump pulley which resulted in EE's finger being rolled up in the drive belt. Pump was de-energized and guard was removed to repair. Report was made at the time of incident and EE was driven to medical center where EE was treated for injury.

October 8, 2018 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
N F C Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Repairing tailgate latch on RD800 Mack truck, accident happened when removing the cribbing that was installed to provide safety while repairs were made. The operator and help pulled back to remove crib, operator failed to move hand and was pulled into latch and crushed fingers.

February 22, 2006 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
N F C Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in preparation plant. A chain was wrapped around a beam overhead. Employee pulled chain and it struck him on right cheekbone.

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