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2000–2026
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June 17, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oak Ridge Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning under belt head, shovel kicked back hitting left thumb.

April 2, 2011 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oak Ridge Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was holding a ripper chain pin while another EE hit it with a hammer. The other EE missed the pin and hit a bit. A piece of metal came loose and chipped Ee's tooth.

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