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October 29, 1994 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Creekview Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HELPING TO REPLACE CUTTING EDGE ON A DOZER, EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING BOLT WITH HIS LEFT RING FINGER, THE IMPACT WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT RING FINGER.

July 15, 1993 KY · Coal MACHINERY
Creekview Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

[ACCIDENT INVOLVED A NON MINE EMPLOYEE IN A 4 WHEELER VEHICLE & A COMPANY OPERATED GRADER. THE GRADER OPERATOR BACKED INTO THE 4 WHEELER, INJURING THE NON MINE EMPLOYEE OPERATOR] SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR DETAILS.

January 4, 1991 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Creekview Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

PUSHING ROCK THE ROCK BROKE DOZER BOUNCED HITTING HEAD ON TOP OF CAB

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