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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 19, 2009 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

Running D5 dozer, reclaiming on slope. Got on a rock, slid and jarred his back.

October 9, 2006 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

He was pushing loose dirt on steep incline when dozer turned over, fracturing his pelvis bone and breaking two ribs.

October 6, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Evans Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CHECKING THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND THE HOSE CAME OFF CAUSING OIL TO GO INTO HIS EYES.

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