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2000–2026
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July 1, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knott Floyd Land Company Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

working on drill and deck wrench would not go in, he then used a 20 lb. sledge hammer and accidently hit his right foot.

June 25, 2005 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knott Floyd Land Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was striking idler assembly with sledge hammer when a piece of metal dislodged from idler assembly, striking employee and penetrating his abdomen.

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