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October 18, 2011 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS

D & D Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated he was lifting pump, twisted to load onto buggy and felt sharp pain in right leg.

October 10, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

D & D Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The A5 entry when shot, went into a hollow fill from a strip mine. The pit was not shown on mine map.

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