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September 30, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Powell Mountain Energy LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping splice belt and while attempting to square the edge of the belt, knife slipped and cut right leg above knee (thigh).

December 7, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Powell Mountain Energy LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had finished bolting roof in the #3 heading. The Joy miner had a cutter motor bolt loose; the EE was helping the mechanic tighten the bolts using a ratchet multiplier. The multiplier slipped and the handle struck the EE's pinky finger on his right hand breaking the pinky in one joint.

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