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August 26, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ikerd-Bandy Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING PARTS RUNNER IN UNLOADING REPAIR PARTS. A LARGE PIN FELL OFF THE TRUCK AND STRUCK HIS FOOT BREAKING A TOE.

April 23, 1998 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ikerd-Bandy Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS SERVICING LOADER WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT GOT IN HIS EYE, CAUSING A SCRATCH.

March 13, 1998 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ikerd-Bandy Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE DROPPED A "CATHEAD" WRENCH AND IT STRUCK HIS LEFT FOOT BEHING THE STEEL TOE BRUISING HIS FOOT.

January 26, 1998 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ikerd-Bandy Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE HAD REMOVED SIDE PANEL ON DOZER. AS HE PICKED IT UP TO REPLACE IT, HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

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