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.
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P B Dirt Movers, Inc · Struck by flying object
March 3, 2006
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
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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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