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December 1, 1993 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING A DOZER, EE BACKED OVER SOME DIRT DROPPING HARD. EE CLAIMS TO HAVE RECEIVED AN INJURY TO THE NECK AND SHOULDER AREA. EE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 12-11-93 AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 12-11-93.

August 6, 1993 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING A DOZER AND BACKING OVER LARGE ROCKS DURING THE COURSE OF A SHIFT, THE EMPLOYEE CLAIMS TO HAVE RECEIVED AN INJURY TO LOWER BACK AND RIGHT HIP AREA.

June 29, 1993 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEES WERE IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING DRILL STEEL AND RE-RACKING. THE BREAKING LUGS ARE WORN OFF THE COLLAR, SO A PIPE WRENCH WAS USED IN ITS PLACE. INJURED HAD PLACED A PIPE WRENCH ON THE BREAK OFF JAW, WHEN EMPL.SHIFTED THE GEAR IN LOW& INJURED LEFT HAND WAS STRUCK BETWEEN THE PIPE WRENCH & DRILL MAST. SUSTAINED LACERATION TO LEFT RING FINGER & RECEIVED STITCHES.

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