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February 18, 2016 TN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Middlesboro Mining Operations, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to move chain on drill into place using a pry bar. The pry bar slipped striking employee on face causing a laceration. Employee was taken to E.R. where they glued it closed. Employee returned to work.

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