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December 15, 2004 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Nexgen Highwall Mining Services, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON A SLATE BAR WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE (S.B.) TRYING TO TURN BELT ON A SP CAR. FELT A PULL OR STRAIN ON LEFT TESTICLE. WORKED REMAINDER OF SHIFT. REPORTED ON 1/4/05.

July 9, 2004 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Nexgen Highwall Mining Services, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS REMOVING A SPROCKET FROM A REDUCER SHAFT BY HITTING IT WITH A HAMMER. A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF OF THE SPROCKET HITTING AND ENTERING THE EE'S LEFT LEG, INSIDE OF LEFT KNEE.

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