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November 29, 2022 NM · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Bisti Fuels Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was found unconscious and unresponsive in the cab of a grader. The employee was transported to the hospital, and was pronounced deceased due to a heart attack.

November 1, 2022 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was tying in a coal blast pattern on very windy day. With Safety glasses being worn, a strong gust of wind blew coal debris in employees eye. Employee tried to flush out with eye drops from first aid kit. After shift employee went in with eye irritation and was prescribed Polytrim eye drops for minor corneal abrasion. Employee got full release with no lost time.

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