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273,193
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2000–2026
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May 16, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Bundy Auger Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was drilling an anchor hole with hand-held auger. The auger was bent and caused the employee's hand to be caught between drill and anchor pin, injuring his left middle finger.

August 23, 2007 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Bundy Auger Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's shirt got caught on a bolt on the kelly bar of the auger- thus injuring his back.

June 13, 2005 VA · Coal auger helper MACHINERY
Bundy Auger Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was injured while attempting to lift an auger flight with a hoist. The flight hung up and when the employee freed it, one end of the flight fell onto the employees left hand.

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