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2000–2026
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January 13, 2020 PA · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
AK Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a water discharge line with a utility knife and contacted their left index finger causing a 1/2" laceration resulting in four sutures.

December 10, 2019 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
AK Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting belt material when utility knife slipped and contacted their right knee causing a 1/2" puncture wound. Employee received two sutures.

January 14, 2019 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
AK Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a nylon sling with a utility knife that slipped and contacted EE's left leg. This caused a 1/2" laceration to EE's left upper leg which required 3 sutures.

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