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December 31, 2023 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
KENTUCKY GEM INC. · Struck by flying object

While dumping SC a rock in road hit side of SC & cut ring finger off.

March 16, 2018 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Tennco, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Miner was riding the mantrip when it struck a coal rib causing a piece of coal rib to strike a miner in the lower left side back. This accident was not reported to mine management until 03/22/2018. The miner involved worked this shift and the next shift. Miner went to the Doctor on 03/19/2018 and returned to work on 03/22/2018 when they reported this happened at work.

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