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1983–2026
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July 21, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Taurus Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TIGHTENING UP A BOLT ON THE SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HIS WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST THE SHUTTLE CAR STRIKING FOREHEAD CAUSING LACERATION WHICH REQUIR ED 9 STITCHES.

May 16, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Taurus Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A BRATTICE. WHILE LEVELING BLOCKS HE STRUCK HIS PINKY FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION TO FINGERNAIL.

September 27, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Taurus Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE SLATE BAR WHILE WORKING ON MINER RIPPER CHAIN THE SLATE BAR SLIPPED & EMPLOYEES HAND HIT THE RIPPER HEAD OF MINER CAUSING FRACTURE AT THE 5TH DIGIT OF HIS LEFT HAND

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