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273,193
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2000–2026
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November 10, 2001 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING RESET THE UNIT TAILPIECE WHEN HE GOT HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER CAUGHT IN A TRACK JACK, LACERATING THE END OF HIS FINGER. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS SUTURED.

October 30, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RESETTING TAIL, AND WAS LEVELING IT UP WITH A JACK, AND THE JACK HANDLE SLIPPED OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH.

August 28, 2001 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS CUTTING THE TOP OUT OF A PLASTIC BOTTLE IN THE SHOP WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND. HE WENT TO THE DR AND RECEIVED 4 STITCHES.

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