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December 12, 2014 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was adjusting the height of an adjustable Caterpillar jack stand. The tube slipped from his hand and his little finger on his right hand was in the bottom adjustment hole and the tip of his finger was amputated. Employee was transported to CAMC General but the tip could not be re-attached.

October 8, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a Pry bar to shift & adjust track. Shifted his weight & pry bar slipped & cut left hand.

February 26, 2012 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using a chain hoist to pull the track back together on the 495 Shovel. Employee felt pain in his left side and middle back. Employee completed his shift. Employee went to HealthPlus and was seen by Dr. and was taken off work for a possible pulled muscle in his back.

October 28, 2011 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a dull pocket knife to cut a rope. Placed the knife in a loop and pulled the knife toward himself and the knife came out of the loop and jabbed into his left elbow area. Required two sutures to close the wound.

July 31, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing segment bolts from Unit #20524 a D10 Dozer. Employee was using a breaker bar and the socket slipped off the nut and struck the employee in the chin and mouth area. Employee was transported to CAMC General were he recieved 5 sutures to his chin and 5 to his lower lip and also chipped a tooth. Employee returned to work the next day.

April 2, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using his right hand to cut a strap. He was using a utility knife and after cutting the strap the knife struck the palm/thumb area of his left hand causing a laceration. He was taken to CAMC General and recieved 8 stitches. He was seen by a specialist on 04-03-09 and was given a full release to return to work.

January 15, 2009 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A chain hoist was attached to a "lifting lug" to drag in chutework/placework. The lifting lug broke, allowing the chain hoist hook to fly free, striking the employee in the left cheek.

October 20, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trying to pry a deck bushing back into place and slipped and fell mashing his right thumb between a slate bar and dust curtain bar. Employee finished his shift and was diagnosed at Boone Memorial Hospital with a dislocated and fractured thumb. After seeing specialist there was no fracture or dislocation only tissue damage.

June 30, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee smashed his finger with a hammer.

May 1, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BELT ON A/C COMPRESSOR WITH PRY BAR, FELT A "POP" IN HIS SHOULDER.

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