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September 25, 2018 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HOISTING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee got right index finger caught between coupler on slope car.

April 22, 2011 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HOISTING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

Loose brake car battery connection set off E-systems on the hoist and brake car.

April 22, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HOISTING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

Loose brake car battery connection set off E-systems on the hoist and brake car. Employee started missing 04-28-11.

November 23, 2009 KY · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HOISTING
Perry County Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two employees were struck by the boom of the pivoting hoist. At this point in the investigation, it appears that the boom or boom hoist ropes came in contact with an adjacent structure as the boom was being lowered. The elevation of the boom changed suddenly as the boom hoist rope or boom lost contact with the structure, striking both individuals.

December 17, 2002 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HOISTING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN HOIST CAR & THE WIRE ROPE RODE OVER THE DRUM CAUSING IT TO FREE FALL FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 6 FEET.

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