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April 10, 2012 OK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Coal Creek Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in the process of cutting a 4' x 20" piece of 3/8" steel plate, when the piece being "cut off" broke away from the larger sheet. The metal sheet's corner struck the ground first, causing the sheet to bounce and deflect sideways and struck ee left foot, just behind the steel toe of his left boot. Plate was being held by Caterpillar Skid Steer.

January 10, 2007 OK · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Coal Creek Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was holding bolter drill steel in right hand and when he lowered the drill pod, the steel caught between the pod and hydraulic hose, pushing the steel into the top of his right foot causing a bruise just behind the steel cap of his boot.

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