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March 31, 2015 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Omega Surface Mining, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working under hood of Komatsu HM400 truck and sprained/strained his back

August 17, 2011 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Harold Keene Coal Preparation Company LLC · Struck by flying object

EE worked on 8/17/11. Did not report any injury. EE called on 8/18/11. He stated he had something in his eye and was going to get checked out. Upon discussing incident with ee he stated he did not know when Dr where he got something in his eye. EE wears prescription glasses at all times. The company protested claim to workmans comp but was denied on 9/30/11

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