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February 10, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was using a chain ratchet to pull bracket back in place. The ratchet chain slipped causing material to hit the side of the injured employee's face and eye.

November 12, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing o-ring between wheen and tire ring lock when the slate bar he was using to pry the ring away from the wheel slipped resulting in the employee's finger being pinched between the wheel and lock ring.

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