Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by powered moving object
EE WAS RUNNING THE MINER WITH THE REMOTE BAY. WHEN HE FELL PUSHING THE LEVER AND THE MINER TURN AND HIT HIM.
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November 30, 1998
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by powered moving object
EE WENT UP BESIDE THE PINNER TO MOVE THE CURTAIN OUT OF THE WAY. WHEN THE TIRE OF THE PINNE GOT ON HIS LEG.
October 7, 1997
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT KNEE HE FININSHED THE SHIFT OUT WENT TO DOCTOR NEXT MORNING.
August 15, 1997
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE USING THE HAND HELD GRINDER THE GRINDING DISC BROKE CAUSING THE GRINDER TO KICK BACK INTO INJURED PERSON'S HAND.
July 29, 1997
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE USING THE HAND-HELD HYDRAULIC DRILL TO DRILL HOLES TO SET ANCHOR PINS, THE SEAL ON THE DRILL BUSTED, SHOOTING HYDRAULIC OIL ONTO EE'S LEFT SIDE OF HIS JAW AND FACE.
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
EE WAS GRINDING ON A PIECE OF METAL WHEN METAL WHEN IS LEFT EYE.
February 21, 1997
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WE WORK LOW COAL. YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOU HEAD [...] OVER SO THE WOULD LET COAL FALL IN EAR.
July 15, 1996
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
WHILE AIRING UP A SCOOP TIRE, THE RIM EXPLODED AND IMBEDDED DIRT IN THE SIDE OF THE EYE BALL.
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