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March 21, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LCC Kentucky LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured was taking end cap off of a push arm on a D-11 dozer blade. End cap came loose from chain striking injured on his foot bruised foot.

December 31, 2009 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LCC Kentucky LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While putting the track back on a cat excavator, a chain became fouled between the segment and track. Another chain was attached to each side of the track so it could be lifted up to relieve pressure on the fouled chain. One of the hooks on the track chain came loose and struck the EE on the chin, causing two lacerations that required stitches.

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