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December 15, 2021 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
High Ridge Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a pry bar to hold a drive belt pully from turning while another EE was attempting to replace belts on the screen. The bar slipped causing EE to catch self. In doing so, EE had a whipping action with neck. Initially thought had whiplash but had cracked vertebra in neck. EE never mentioned the injury until 12/27/21 when EE went to Dr. EE had worked up to that point.

October 29, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lewis Coal Sales LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A NEW WATER LINE. HE TRIED TO CUT WATER LINE WITH A KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED ACROSS WATER LINE CUTTING HIS HAND.

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