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273,095
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October 19, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was using excessive force when tightening a croby clamp, when his hand slipped.

August 8, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee making cable splice when utility knife slipped cutting thumb.

April 24, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading scoop with structure, steel rope hung in structure. Pulling on rope, pulled muscle in groin area.

July 25, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT LEFT HAND BETWEEN LITTLE FINGER AND RING FINGER WITH UTILITY KNIFE WHILE CUTTING A PIECE OF CONDUIT TO PUT ON HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE. THIS OCCURRED AT THE TOM'S BRANCH SECTION IN THE POWER ENTRY.

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