The employee was using a slate bar to pry the clean coal crusher door closed while another employee used a crib block to hit the door. The slate bar slipped and mashed the right hand of the employee and twisted his lower back.
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Cougar Processing LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
January 21, 2012
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cougar Processing LLC · Struck by flying object
Employee was using a utility knife to open a box of welding rods when the knife came apart sending the blade flying into employee's right thigh, cutting the employee. Medical treatment was sought and the employee received 3 stitches. There is no lost time associated with this injury.
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