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October 6, 2011 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Tacoa Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Motor grader was cutting pad. In doing so, it was creating uneven places in the yard. The loader operator ran over one of these after the loader shifted into 2nd gear, which caused the loader's speed to increase and bounce, resulting in his injury.

September 7, 2011 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Tacoa Minerals LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding inside a belt head rock box. Subjected to reflective flash off metal plate behind him. Did not report incident until emergency room called mine for insurance details.

August 26, 2009 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tacoa Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was removing hydraulic pump from Mack Truck, the pump was suspended by a rope which broke allowing pump to fall on EE's fingers (2) on right hand.

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