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September 24, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knight Hawk Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.E. was attempting to unplug the reject chute at the breaker station which a prybar. As they were prying rock, some broke loose causing them to smash their left pinky finger between the bar and a surface. This resulted in stitches to the finger. I.E. has not missed any work.

July 20, 2021 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knight Hawk Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.E. was recovering curtains from an old set of rooms. As the I.E. was pulling spads out of a 2x4 with a spad puller, it slipped from their grip and left a laceration on their left hand requiring stitches. I.E. has not missed any work due to the injury.

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