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Years on record
2000–2026
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August 24, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Fuel · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling down a ratchet tightening 993k front wheel unit mounting bolts at Simmons Fork straining lower back. Employee did not seek medical attention until 10/24/17 and didn't send in paperwork until 11/1/17.

December 28, 2016 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Fuel · Struck by flying object

Employee was driving in a pin on a dozer push arm when a piece of the pin chipped off and struck the employee's eye.

June 10, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Fuel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was breaking down track on a dozer. While knocking pin out, employee was holding onto the upper track. As the pin released, the track shifted pinching the outside of the left hand. The employee had normal days off on June 11 and June 12. Employee has missed no days to date.

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