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July 7, 2020 WY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Eagle Specialty Materials LLC · Struck against a moving object

HT loaded by shovel, 1st bucket the door opened unexpectedly, material fell on the dovetail causing the bed to raise up, slam back down. HT driver experienced leg pain upon impact, was seen at the ER for general body aches, given a work as tolerated release. On 11/30/20 employee informed the mine operator that EE had been receiving physical therapy which started on 10/09/20.

March 9, 2020 WY · Coal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Eagle Specialty Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing lift cylinder for drill 10108 mast. Mast was secured hydraulic lines bled off, but when cylinder was cut the mast dropped 4-6 inches striking employee on hard hat. Employee went to coalition and saw Dr where EE was diagnosed with concussion and not allowed to return to work. Employee will return to work when concussion symptoms are gone.

December 24, 2019 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Eagle Specialty Materials LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator tramming track dozer 26641, encountered a rock caused operator to inadvertently set park brake. Machine suddenly stopped, operators left shoulder jammed causing a shoulder strain. Employee was given a work as tolerated release 1/2/2020, then on 1/9/2020 notified the mine that the MRI showed rotator cuff tear, taken off work 1/9/2020. Begin physical therapy 1/13/2020.

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