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November 5, 2025 MD · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
97 Mining Holding Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping mechanics install a hard bar on D11R. the mechanics had it strapped on each with nylon slings. Employee was given a wrench to hold pads in place, they elected to use their fingers not the wrench as they were putting the bar into place one of the straps tore. Causing employee to loose 3 fingers.

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