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Years on record
2000–2026
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June 27, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of beltline. With a utility knife. When the knife slipped cutting his right thumb he received 6 stitches "no lost time"

April 30, 2004 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS PULLING ON CHAIN HOIST WHEN ANCHOR CHAIN BROKE. CHAIN HOIST FELL STRIKING THE VICTIM IN HEAD. VICTIM WAS WEARING A HARD HAT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

December 21, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A WATER PUMP AND WAS CUTTING A PLASTIC PIPE AND POCKET KNIFE FOLDED UP ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER REQUIRING (3) SUTURES.

February 18, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CUTTING BELT LINE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING RIGHT LEG THIGH.

January 7, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CUTTING SPOUT OUT OF A 5 GALLON OIL BUCKET WITH A POCKET KNIFE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEFT HAND.

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