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August 2, 2012 KY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Berkeley Energy Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was sandblasting and pulling the air hose when something got caught on the ground pulling EE backwards, EE then felt something pop in his lower/mid back. EE did not tell anyone that he had hurt his self until a day later. EE was taken to see the doctor and placed on light duty on 8-7-12.

September 11, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pompey Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting a belly pan back up on dozer after changing a starter. The chain holding the belly pan up came loose allowing it to strike his arm.

September 25, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Bull Creek Coal Corporation · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CUTTING METAL THE NIGHT OF THE 25TH. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF BED ON THE 26TH HIS LEFT EYE WAS SWOLLEN. HE WENT TO THE EYE DOCTOR WHO FOUND A PIECE OF METAL IN HIS LEFT EYE.

July 30, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Bevins Branch Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

CUTTING TREE WHEN IT FELL PULLED DOWN ANOTHER TREE STRIKING MINER IN THE BACK KNOCKING HIM OFF EMBANKMENT ABOUT 10-11 ON HIS BACK.

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