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July 14, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE

Sovereign Mining Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS ON PERSONNEL CARRIER RUNNING THROU GH CURTAIN. CURTAIN FLAPPED BACK AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT EYE.

August 26, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE

Sovereign Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

54736YEE STATED THAT HE WAS ENROUTE TO THE FACE TO PICK UP THE 1ST SHIFT EMPLOYEES, WHEN THE FRONT AXLE TO THE RAIL RUNNER BROKE CAUSING THE MOTOR TO STOP INSTANTLY. THE FORCE CAUSED THE EMPL 68550TO BE THROWN FORWARD RESULTING IN PULLED MUSCLE AND LIGAMENTS TO LEFT SHOULDER.

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