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August 25, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Kentucky May Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING THE SUCTION HOSE ON THE ROOF DRILL AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS FOREFINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND, REQUIRING SUTURES. EE RETURNED TO WORK AT NORMAL DUTY ON HIS NEXT SHIFT.

April 29, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Kentucky May Mining · Struck by falling object

REPAIRMAN MAKING CABLE SPLICE, CUTTING CABLE OPEN, KNIFE CUT THROUGH CABLE AND CUT UPPER RIGHT THIGH.

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