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July 27, 2007 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omar Mining Company · Struck by falling object

Member was replacing push block on crusher. Jack that he was lining up slipped, cut and smashed his right middle finger.

August 23, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omar Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BARREL ON #2 SLURRY PUMP USING A BOXED END WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BARRELL AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE SAW A SPECIALIST ON 8/28 AND IS STARTING PHYSICAL THERAPY 3 TIMES A WEEK FOR 3 WEEKS.

February 18, 2000 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omar Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PRYING A ROCK OUT OF #3 FEEDER THE ROCK CAME LOOSE AND JERKED SLATE BAR OUT OF HIS HANDS PULLING HIS UPPER RIGHT HAND.

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