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September 6, 2006 MT · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was changing bottom roller on the clean coal stackout belt. He was using a bar to lift the belting and install the new roller and he felt his muscle strain. This was not reported for 4 work days. On 9/15/06, the EE was treated at hospital for muscle strain and released to light duty.

March 24, 2006 MT · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working to lift a 36 centrifuge, using a chain to lift and move the load on a trolley. The load got stuck on the trolley; while pulling the chain to move the load, the chain slipped. His hand was caught in the chain. EE was taken to the hospital and treated for injury to right hand.

February 21, 2006 MT · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working to repair conveyor chain on the continuous miner. He was holding a hammer on the link and was struck on his finger with a hammer by another employee who was helping with the repair work. He was treated for cut finger with stitches and released for work.

November 22, 2005 MT · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was off loading a shuttle car axle from the scoop bucket. He was standing on level ground and using a pry bar to roll the axle. When the bar slipped the employee had pain in his lower back. He was taken to the hospital and treated for lower back pain.

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