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July 17, 2024 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
STAR RIDGE LAND, LLC LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using boom cable from the service truck, attempting to pull a dent from an inspection plate around the engine compartment of the D9T dozer. The hook slipped off with extreme force hitting the employee in the face. Mainly the forehead and nose.

May 7, 2024 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
STAR RIDGE LAND, LLC LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Subject was tempting to lift with help of another person a heavy component from the rotary break when EE said, something popped in EE's arm. Then EE felt a burning sensation in the arm. Left Upper Arm injury, 5/13/24 surgery to repair the torn injury. Complete immobilization required.

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