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March 3, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting crusher hammers and felt a strain in his right shoulder.

April 30, 2007 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a dozer when he backed over a rock and strained his neck and shoulder.

March 29, 2007 IN · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a grinder when it kicked back off of the metal. The grinder slipped from his grip and struck his neck. He went to the doctor after work and received two stitches.

February 18, 2006 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

Still dark and snowing and visibility was poor. Dozer was pushing dirt up on stockpile when truck slightly struck tractor cab.

October 6, 2005 IN · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Air arcing on a wash plant screen and received a flash burn on both eyes.

May 18, 2004 IN · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was grinding metal and a sliver got into his eye.

February 24, 2003 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING ONTO THE BACKHOE WHEN HIS KNEE POPPED & GAVE OUT.

February 13, 2002 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF STEEL. GAS IGNITED AND BURNED THE FRONT OUT OF HIS PANTS.

October 27, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS HOLDING A METAL STRIP WHILE ANOTHER EE WAS WELDING.

July 30, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A GRINDER-SLIPPED AND LACERATED RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

October 16, 2000 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS PUSHING ROCK WITH DOZER BLADE AND BACKED UP OVER A ROCK JERKING HIS BACK. HE WORKS NIGHT SHIFT SO I THINK IT WAS DARK AND HE JUST DIDN'T SEE THE ROCK. BY THE END IF THE SHIFT HE WAS HAV ING BACK PAIN. WENT TO DR. AND HE PUT HIM ON MEDICATION. SEE ATTACHED PAPER.

July 31, 2000 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WORKING ON FINAL DRIVE ON D9N DOZER WITH IMPACT WRENCH.

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