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December 6, 2018 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jesse Creek Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was using a pry bar to move a chain and the bar slipped from their hand and struck their arm, causing a contusion.

September 27, 2015 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jesse Creek Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting belt to be used as guard for feeder batwing. He was cutting belt when his knife slipped and cut his hand. Employee had gloves on but was cut between thumb and index finger. He was given first aid onsite and transported to Shelby County hospital. He received three stitches.

December 10, 2014 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jesse Creek Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was utilizing a utility knife to trim a piece of belt when his hand inadvertently slipped and cut his left hand. The laceration was 2.5 inches long and better than 1/4 inch deep. He received 5 sutures in order to close the wound. He was treated and released to full duty.

June 16, 2014 AL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jesse Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Reaching above head using a come-a-long and pulled a muscle in his back.

March 14, 2014 WV · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jesse Creek Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was attempting to remove a sprocket from the cutter head of the superior high wall miner by striking it with a 4 lb. hammer. Where upon a small piece of metal broke off of the sprocket striking the employee and becoming lodged in his left eye.

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