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.
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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)
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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