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2000–2026
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July 23, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Branham & Baker Underground Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A POCKET KNIFE, CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT, KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS WRIST.

April 14, 2001 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Branham & Baker Underground Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING SKIRTING ON A TAILPIECE WITH A UTILITY KNIFE.

January 6, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Branham & Baker Underground Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS SHOVELING UNDER TAILPIECE WHEN HIS SHOVEL HIT A ROCK OR SOMETHING AND HE FELT A PAIN IN THE BOTTOM OF HIS NECK.

June 12, 2000 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Branham & Baker Underground Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING LOOSE ROCK WITH A $' SLATE BAR. ROCK FELL ON BAR AND SHARP POINT HIT HIM IN LEFT LEG.

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