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June 3, 2016 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

BHP Billiton Mine Management Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Miner was removing a portion of the front hydraulic control valve with a chain fall from a CAT 993K wheel loader when the valve slid off the mount striking the miner on the left tibia breaking the bone.

May 13, 2016 NM · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

BHP Billiton Mine Management Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a metal shaving tool, transferring from machine lathe to metal bin. In the process of transferring the metal shaving got caught causing the tool and shaving to contact the hand. Employee received deep cut to pinky finger.

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