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September 30, 2025 WV · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Reflectance Energy LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Accident happened 9/30/25. employee was attempting to put a drill steel back into the carousel of a hammer drill. The drill steel shifted, pinching the miner's hand between the steel and the clamp on the drill. The employee did not miss work until EE had to have surgery 10/27/25. EE is off work until doctor releases EE.

September 30, 2025 WV · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Reflectance Energy LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to put a drill steel back into the carousel of a hammer drill. the drill steel shift pinching the miner's hand between the steel and the clamp on the drill.

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