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February 26, 2011 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
ICG East Kentucky LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was loading binder on coalburg seam. When attempting to load a bucket of material the bucket caught a hard spot that stopped the loader, jarring his whole body especially his back. He contacted the Foreman and denied transportation to the ER. Was X-rayed and told nothing was broke, He started missing work on the 28th and ruled compensatory on March 14.

December 16, 2010 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
ICG East Kentucky LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee said he was sick, had M.E.T. check him out, his B/P was 190/110. He was transported to ER. After arriving at ER employee said that while pulling cap off of Buffalo seam he caught a hard spot that jarred his neck and back. He worked for a time and the pain and stiffness continued until he got sick and vomit. X-ray was negative and Dr. took him off work starting 12/17/2010.

July 14, 2009 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
ICG East Kentucky LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee notified foreman about 8:30 pm on July 14, 2009 that his back had started to hurt. He asked the foreman to fill out accident report Jarring of back from truck was mentioned He was offered a ride to the ER but declined. He went to his personal Dr. the next day and was excused from work. He returned the 17th but left after 4 hrs. 8/3/09 accident determined to be chargeable.

June 6, 2008 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
ICG East Kentucky LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was working in a new shot making a loading pad. The material was on a different level than the previous shot. In order to move material, he was running the loader bucket into solid rock. On one of the passes he felt pain in stomach. The pain increased until he called the foreman and transported to ER. CAT scan found hernia. Started missing work on 7/16/08, history of hernias.

May 30, 2008 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
ICG East Kentucky LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Employee raised left hand to keep boom from powder truck from hitting in the face. They were loading holes to be shot. the boom came in contact with the outside part of left hand causing injury. He finish his shift and continued to work until Thursday June 5, 2008 before going to ER.

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