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November 7, 2008 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
American Contracting Group LLC · Struck against a moving object

6x6 truck model 740D overturned in haulage road due to load shifting and excessive speed. No injuries.

May 18, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Reclamation Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENT OVER, PUTTING BOLT IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON D11N DOZER WHEN HE HAD LOWER BACK PAIN. EE FINISHED OUT THE SHIFT.

May 5, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Reclamation Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BOLT WRENCH SLIPPED OFF BOLT AND CUT FINGER. 1" CUT 4 SITCHES.

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