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June 3, 2016 KY · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator MACHINERY
Middlesboro Mining Operations, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was on bank reclaiming with excavator and the excavator became unbalanced tipping several times over the spoil, landing on it's side. Employee transferred to hospital by ambulance, then flown by helicopter to U.T. hospital.

April 29, 2015 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Middlesboro Mining Operations, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Operator was pushing uphill on slope and noticed pain in upper part of back area. Went to Dr. for x-rays. Shows signs of spurs on spine, which was inflamed.

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