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273,193
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2000–2026
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June 9, 2003 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carbon Operations Of Kentucky, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO OPEN THE PELLET MILL DOOR. WHILE DOING THIS TASK HE HURT HIS BACK. HE STATED HE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO OPEN THE DOOR, THE BAR SLIPPED AND HE STUMBLED FORWARD BUT DID NOT FALL.

February 28, 2002 KY · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carbon Operations Of Kentucky, LLC · Struck against stationary object

CONVEYER BELT WAS FROZEN TO SKIRT RUBBER. EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING CHUTE AND HIT HIS HAND ON CATWALK. EMPLOYEE COMPLETED SHIFT AND WENT TO DOCTOR NEXT DAY. X-RAY TAKEN OF HAND, NO FRACTURE NOR A BNORMALITY TO BONES.

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