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August 10, 2011 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was stacking bags and was breathing hard, taking in more air than the other hands when he passed out. He came to shortly and was rushed to the town clinic and then transported to the hospital by ambulance where it was confirmed he had high levels of carbon monoxide.

February 8, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee was driving forklift down a hill on uneven dirt road at too high a speed, started to turn right and centrifugal force caused machine to fall over on left side. Seat belt was not in use and he was thrown from machine with left leg extended and protective cage landed on it a few inches above ankle, resulting in compound fracture.Surgeries required to reconstruct leg.

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