EE was checking the fluids in the miner head, while turning the wrench EE felt something give in EE's back.
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September 25, 2023
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mega Highwall Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
January 9, 2023
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MEGA HIGHWALL MINING LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Changing coupling with 3/4" drive, while loosening bolts EE strained a muscle in EE's back.
June 2, 2022
NM · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MEGA HIGHWALL MINING LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Removing a roller from an Addcar conveyor car. The employee was using a six foot pry bar to remove the roller from the conveyor car. As EE applied pressure to the bar it slipped resulting in a strain to EE's right elbow.
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