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Years on record
2000–2026
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October 7, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting zip ties on hooks with pocket knife. When the tie was cut, the pocket knife struck his left wrist causing laceration. Used surgical glue to close the wound.

August 23, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

EE installing drive chanin link for the conveyor chain, using hammer and a chisel. Struck chisel w/hammer and a piece of hammer or chisel went into left forearm. Caused spurting of blood from left forearm. EE went to Welch Community Hospital, assisted by another EE.

July 29, 2007 WV · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

While installing pins in loader teeth a piece of metal from the pin struck employee in groin area.

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