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May 26, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE stated he was operating battery scoop hauling mud-muck and loose rock that had been piled up in XC between supply road and belt entries. While backing the scoop a large piece of rock came in operators compartment struck the EE on his left shoulder causing contusion. EE started missing work on 5/27/11.

November 4, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated shuttle car anchor came loose that was attached to a bolt anchor to the mine roof. Cable struck EE on his right side which caused a contusion. EE started missing work on 11/05/09 RTW 11/09/09.

August 26, 2009 KY · Coal mechanic helper POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE stated he was riding in Wallace 14 person man trip. Ran over pot hole in supply road. Causing pain to employee's back. Started missing work on 8/27/09. Scheduled to return to work on 8/31/09.

December 9, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Slope entry was slick causing mantrip to slide striking steel square set causing pain to back, arms and neck area started missing work on 12/11/08

December 9, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Slope entry was slick causing mantrip to slide striking steel square set causing pain to back and neck area started missing work on 12/11/08.

December 9, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Slope entry was slick causing mantrip to slide striking steel square set cauisng pain to back and right hip started missing work on 12/11/08.

December 9, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Slope entry was slick causing mantrip to slide striking steel square set causing pain to right shoulder started missing work on 12/11/08

November 1, 2007 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated he was operating a shuttle car, struck bump in haul road, felt pain in lower back. Started missing work on 11-5-07.

March 18, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

773 BOBCAT MACHINE ACCIDENTLY STRUCK 6" PLASTIC WATER LINE CAUSING 2" PIECE OF STEEL PIPE PARTIALLY DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND TO FALL OVER STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN MIDDLE OF FOREHEAD CAUSING AN OPEN LACERATION REQUIRING SEVEN STITCHES.

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