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October 27, 2005 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Harlan Fuel Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON MINER & WAS JACKING THE PORTABLE POWER PACK WHEN THE JACK HANDLES PRESSURE WAS RELEASED, THE JACK HANDLE HIT EE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD (TEMPLE AREA). REQUIRED STITCHES, NO LOST TIME.

March 30, 2005 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harlan Fuel Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT LEFT WRIST BETWEEN DRILL HEAD AND T BAR

September 25, 2004 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harlan Fuel Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top and canopy swung over and hit ee in face. Lacerations to upper lip and nose, broken nose and sinus cavity under left eye.

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