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August 8, 1990 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE

Ashcamp Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AROUND HEAD DRIVE, HANGING FENCE. HIS LIGHT CORD, SHIRT, AND WIRE FENCE BECAME ENTANGLED IN BELT ROLLER. THE WIRE FENCE STARTED TO SPIN AND CAUSED LACERATIONS TO LEFT FORE HEAD AND EAR AREA. SUTURING WAS DONE ON THIS AREA AT THE HOSPITAL.

July 25, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE

Ashcamp Construction Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP. HE RAISED HIS LEG IN LOW TOP AND BRUISED LEFT KNEE.

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