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June 23, 2006 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was changing tire on S.C. when jack slipped out, car came off crib block, striking employee on left leg below knee.

December 11, 2002 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Energy LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS BREAKING A BOLT LOOSE ON MMR GEAR CASE WITH A BREAKER BAR, WHEN BOLT BROKE LOOSE, EE RIGHT FOOT HIT GROUND CAUSING INJURY.

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