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October 15, 2011 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE

TK Mining Services LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was jacklegging in the face, when he was hit by a scoop bringing material to the face.

October 24, 2010 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE

T K Mining Services, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Air jumping the fuel trailer with the Eimco. The hose was not hooked up. When the air was turned on, fuel sprayed into worker's eyes.

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