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December 31, 1994 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Madison Branch Management Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING DOWN ON PORT-A-POWER HANDLE WITH HIS FOOT. THE TOOL WAS POSITIONED ON THE GROUND ON LOOSE MATERIAL. AS HE APPLIED PRESSURE THE TOOL ROLLED OVER CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FAL L.

July 13, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Madison Branch Management Inc · Struck by falling object

INSTALLED DRIVE SHAFT IN 50 TON CLIME, BOXED/OPENED WRENCH, WRENCH SLIPPED DROPPED, STRIKING EMPLOYEE OVER LEFT EYE, CAUSING CUT REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.

April 7, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS PUTTING 9ADIATOR ON D9L DOZER WRENCH SLIPPED CUT RIGHT HAND ON RADIATOR.

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