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July 23, 2009 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was preparing to spray the roof and ribs to fireproof for a charging station. He checked the machine for blockage and plaster sprayed into his eyes.

February 26, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee put the drill steel in pod, hit the rotation and a burr on the drill steel caught his glove and twisted his arm around the drill steel.

January 14, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was watching the cable while the roof bolter was being trammed when the cable hanger broke causing the cable to sweep employee off his feet. He fell onto his side and landed on his rescuer.

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