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Years on record
2000–2026
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September 1, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pritchard Mining Co Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting plastic wire tie the knife slipped and cut left finger.

September 1, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pritchard Mining Co Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was removing teeth to be replaced on WA600 loader unit 216. After removing the pin he was hitting the tooth with a hammer when a piece of the tooth came off and hit him in the left arm, just above the bend below the bicep, embedded below the skin.

August 5, 2010 WV · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pritchard Mining Co Inc. · Struck by flying object

Trying to drive a pin out of a loader tooth, the mechanic was hitting a ball pin hammer with a larger hammer. A piece of metal sheared off of one of the hammers and went into the mechanic's upper arm.

October 6, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pritchard Mining Co., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting zip ties with knife, when tie cut/stabbed leg.

March 11, 2008 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pritchard Mining Co Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Working on crusher using a slate bar, prying on roller to put bearing on. Slate bar slipped causing employee to pull left shoulder chest muscle.

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