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September 29, 2009 KY · Coal superintendent MACHINERY
Bizzack Construction LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was scaling highwall of loose material; large rock slid from highwall striking left side of excavator operator's cab; this caused employee to have a twisting motion to lower back.

February 5, 2009 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bizzack Construction LLC · Fall from machine

EE was climbing down from rock truck to check on flat tire. As EE dismounted bottom step, he slipped, falling to the ground.

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