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September 20, 2004 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
JMAC Leasing Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating D10R dozer, a rock slid from the side of blade of dozer and operator did not see it. Operator backed over rock, hurting his back.

November 9, 2002 WV · Coal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
JMAC Leasing Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CUTTING THE SIDE OF A LOADER FRAME APART & THE TORCH POPPED AND A PIECE OF HOT SLAG WENT DOWN INTO HIS EAR.

June 17, 2002 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
JMAC Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

REPLACING RF SPRING ON GREASE TRUCK. HOISTING FRONT END OF GREASE TRUCK WHEN BOOM BENT DROPPING GREASE TRUCK AGAINST EE'S HEAD.

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