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November 3, 2008 OK · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Phoenix Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While helping to set a water pump, the injured got his thumb caught in a chain as pressure was applied resulting in six stitches and the end of his thumb fractured.

October 17, 2008 OK · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Phoenix Mining Company · Struck by flying object

While helping a mechanic and using a chisel and hammer, the injured hit the chisel and a piece flew off and got in his eye requiring a doctor to remove it.

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