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1983–2026
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November 8, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Black Mountain Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WELDING ON BELT DRIVE--A PIECE OF SLAG FLEW INTO EYE, IRRITATING EYE.

October 16, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Mountain Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS DRILLING HOLE IN ROOF WHEN THE DRILL STEEL BROKE A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 12"W X 14"L. THE THICKNESS WAS FROM A FEATHERED EDGE TO 2" THICK WHICH FELL STRIKING INJURED ON RIGHT FOREARM AND PUNCTURED THE SKIN.

September 12, 1995 KY · Coal welder MACHINERY
Black Mountain Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS UP ON CRAWLER. DRIVE RATCHET SLIPPED AND HIT INJURED ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE - CAUSING A CUT THAT REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

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