Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS USING AUTILITY KNIFE TO SPLICE TELEPHONE WIRE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND LACERATED HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER. STITCHES WERE NEEDED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.
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Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co. · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO MOVE A SCOOP MOTOR. THE SLATE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO RAKE HIS FINGER ACROSS THE PTO PLUG ON HIS LIGHT. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.
Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PEELING THE OUTER JACKET OF MINER CABLE USING A UTILITY KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS RIGHT THUMB.
January 5, 2000
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS HELPING MAKE A BELT MOVE. HE STRUCK AND LACERATED HIS LT HAND WITH A PICK HAMMER WHILE INSTALLING STRUCTURE. INJURY REQUIRED 7 STITCHES.
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