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July 13, 2009 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LA Energy LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was busting rock at section loading point with a sledge hammer. He swung the hammer and his hand hit the feeder and broke the bone at the end of his finger.

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