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August 19, 2015 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was making splice in S/C cable. Knife slipped cutting EE on the back of the right thumb. EE received seven stitches.

July 11, 2015 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was changing hose on scoop using a bar to pry on the hose. EE felt top of shoulder pop. This accident was not reportable until EE started missing work on 07/20/2015.

May 27, 2015 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing hub on roof bolter machine. EE was driving stud bolts in hub. EE hit his left hand with a hammer causing a small hair line fracture.

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