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March 13, 2007 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE

Big Elk Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was digging shot rock and hit a hard spot next to highwall with loader. He had been working in shot since 6:00 PM. He said it hurt his back when he hit the hard spot.

February 27, 2007 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE

Big Elk Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

992G #L27 was loading in shot at Hollylick Pit #64. He was digging rock. While prying rock, loader bounced up and down. Employee said then that he hurt his back. This took place about 7:50 PM on 2/27/07.

October 13, 2006 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE

Big Elk Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driving down a steep grade, the truck struck a boulder, hit chest against the steering wheel, body went numb from the neck down

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