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January 12, 2017 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

IE was attempting to open heater valves on dozer with engine running. In process IE's thumb contacted the alternator belt, resulting in a fracture of bone in left thumb, as well as laceration that required sutures to close.

November 2, 2011 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey MACHINERY
Vigo Coal Operating Co., Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using auger on #1018 Mack Powder truck to load boreholes on the drill bench. After loading a hole he attempted to swing the auger toward the front of truck. He pulled the lever in the wrong direction. This caused auger to travel in wrong direction, toward him. Auger brushed against his arm, he jerked away, scraped across valve housing, caused laceration, 10 sutures.

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