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273,193
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2000–2026
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March 11, 2018 MD · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ARJ Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Was hooking up trailer loaded with strucker, was lifting up trailer tong with come along when welding rods broke and trailer fell on leg.

June 24, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Taylor Minerals, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a 3 lbs. hammer to insert a chain link pin into the conveyor chain of a buggy. Struck left hand ring finger on chain sprocket breaking finger near top knuckle.

January 7, 2015 MD · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ARJ Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While making a belt splice in the #5 belt, employee was holding a 6 ft board under the splice. When co-worker was pounding in the splice, the hammer slipped hitting employee's finger.

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