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2000–2026
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February 19, 2004 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MEMBER WAS GETTING OLD PIPE OUT OF PLANT. PUSHING PIPE ACROSS FLOOR ON DOLLY WHEN DOLLY DROPPED IN DITCH MASHING HIS HAND CAUSING LACERATION.

November 20, 2001 KY · Coal welder (shop) NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PLACED A CHUTE PORTION TO AN ESCAPE TUBE OPENING ON A 4 WHEELED PULL CART TO BE ROLLED TO THE RECLAIM TUNNEL. THE CHUTE SHIFTED AND KNOCKED THE HANDLE OF THE CART ONTO HIS FOOT. THE EE WAS WEARING STEEL TOPS, BUT WAS NOT WEARING METATARSALS WHICH ARE REQUIRED BY PCC AND WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE INJURY.

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