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February 6, 2009 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Mitco Enterprises Inc · Struck against a moving object

Coal truck moving coal on haul road when the truck driver lost control of truck. The truck over turned injuring passenger in the truck.

January 11, 2008 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Mitco Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked to right front side of machine to clean some small rock off of head. Right leg was against chain when the head was jogged a bit, struck employee on upper right leg. This injury required sutures.

June 9, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitco Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening a hydraulic hose when he felt a pain in his right shoulder.

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