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1983–2026
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May 5, 1999 KY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Sigmon Energy Llc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING A BENCH GRINDER WHEN THE METAL HE WAS GRINDING CAUGHT AND PULLED HIS RT HAND INTO A METAL GUARD CUTTING HIS MIDDLE INDEX FINGER.

April 14, 1999 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Sigmon Energy Llc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER. A RIBROLLED, STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT HAND AND RIGHT LEG. THIS RESULTED IN A BROKEN RIGHT THUMBAND A FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT LOWER LEG.

April 5, 1999 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Sigmon Energy Llc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE MINER IN 2 LEFT. THE MINER WAS CUTTING ROCK, WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE. HE RECEIVED SCRATCHES TO THE RIGHT EYE.

December 2, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sigmon Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING A STRAP. A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON THE RT ARM, RESULTING IN A CUT TO THE RT ARM. 5 STITCHES WERE USED TO CLOSE THE CUT.

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