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January 9, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Emily Enterprises Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING THE MANTRIP TAKING THE OTHER MEN & HIMSELF UNDERGROUND. HE HIT A BUMP ON THE MINE FLOOR CAUSING HIS HEAD TO HIT THE ROOF OF THEMINE. NATURE OF INJURY UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.

February 1, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Emily Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

HELPING TO MOVE THE MINER CABLE. THE EE WAS OPERATING THE SCOOP PULLING THE CABLE. THE CABLE SLIPPED AND TRAPPED THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE CABLE AND SCOOP.

March 10, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Emily Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EE WAS PUTTING A HEAD ROLLER ON A HEAD DRIVE AND HIS HAND WAS MASHED.

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