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June 23, 2021 KY · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
P B Dirt Movers, Inc · Struck by flying object

Miner was using a roll back truck chain hoist to lift steel when the winch cable broke, and the hook on the end of the cable flew back, striking the miner, and fracturing left cheek area.

March 3, 2006 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
P B Dirt Movers Inc · Fall from machine

Double L Trucking truck driver, employed by Clintwood Mng. Co. Inc., jumped from the operator's cab after losing control of the truck. The operator suffered 2 cracked ankles & 1 knee fracture as a result of the impact force experienced when he contacted the ground.

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