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June 10, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Willmack, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING BOLT IN HOLE, BOLT SLID AND PLATE STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RT. HAND- EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO E.R. FOR EXAM AND POST ACCIDENT DRUG TEST.

April 14, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Willmack, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee had bent a roof bolt. While using the head of the bolter to push bolt in hole, the bolt slipped off and hit him on the right side of his face. Employee was sent to the ER for treatment. He received one stitch to the right side of his face and returned to work.

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