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February 2, 2016 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE left work on 02/02/2016 without reporting an accident. EE reported to the hospital the following afternoon and was treated and released for a back sprain. Dr excuse said to return to work the following day 02/04/2016. EE has not yet returned to work. EE did call on 02/15/2016 and said EE would return next day. Has not returned to work as of 02/21/2016.

September 25, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driving bearing race into steering stabilizer hammer chipped puncturing left hand.

September 17, 2013 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pry bar, the bar slipped and struck him in the forehead.

November 9, 2011 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Wrench slipped while tightening poly-belt that runs between motor and gear reducer on incline belt of highwall miner. Resulting in a laceration over his left eye that required stitches to close.

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