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July 30, 2020 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Virgie Clean Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lying on the ground trying to loosen bolts on a D-10 dozer with an extension, when the ratchet slipped, caused employee to try and regain balance and hurt back.

January 30, 2020 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Virgie Clean Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a Belt sequencing switch using a knife to cut the wires. The knife cut through the wires and struck EE on the left arm causing a laceration above elbow.

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