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May 5, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
LCC Kentucky LLC · Struck against a moving object

Injured was pushing dirt and rock with a dozer, dozer ran on a rock, dozer hit the ground solid, when dozer came off rock. Injured cracked rib on left side. This accident was reported to management on 5/12/11.

October 4, 2008 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
LCC Kentucky LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was injured 4/23/08 at another operation. He returned to work 7/7/08 and transferred to this site where he complained of back pain due to backing his dozer over a rock and creating a severe jolt.

September 10, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LCC Kentucky LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured was in the process of removing a track roller on the left side of a D11R Dozer when as the last bolt was removed the roller fell approximately 6 inches onto a impact wrench the hit the right index finger. Injured returned back to work from the hospital where he was treated.

August 5, 2005 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
LCC Kentucky LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was operating dozer in hollowfill. Dozer operating temperature was rising. EE stopped the dozer to check radiator and while raising cover the radiator cap blew off spraying coolanton ee burning his right wrist, shoulder, face and neck.

July 29, 2005 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
LCC Kentucky LLC · Struck against a moving object

Submitted to comply with Part 50.20 30 CFR. EE was operating bulldozer in a hollow fill reclaiming. EE stated he was hurting all over & was sick. Taken to hospital; diagnosed as viral infection. At a later date 2nd physician diagnosed degenerative joint disease (arthritis). EE informed Dr. that he was jarred by the dozer & was work related. Invest. ongoing.

October 12, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
LCC Kentucky LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE is a consultant. he was taking pictures of dozer tracks and tires. he was standing on the left side of the haulroad. the grader was backing up on the right side. he had his camera to his face and backed up into the grader and was struck by the left front tire.

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