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August 7, 2014 KY · Coal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Coal Terminal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A 55 GALLON DRUM OF COKE TO LOAD INTO A PICK UP TRUCK WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS GROIN AREA.

January 17, 2006 KY · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Coal Terminal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

employee and co-worker were dumping 55 gallon drums of garbage. He lifted on the barrel and pulled a muscle in his lower back

August 17, 2005 KY · Coal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Coal Terminal Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was sampling/truck topping coal truck. He positioned his hand on the truck railing and his hand was punctured by a metal burr sticking up on railing.

September 14, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Coal Terminal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SECURING RIVER BARGES WHEN A LODGED WIRE ROPE CABLE SLIPPED STRIKING EE IN MOUTH CAUSING A "REPORTABLE ACCIDENT" COMPLETED SHIFT AND REPORTED TO LOCAL DENTIST OFFICE.

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