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May 20, 1998 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Weslo Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT SOME ROCK FELL OFF THE HIGHWALL AND WHEN HE STARTED TO CLIMB ONTO THE AUGER, HE "PULLED SOMETHING" IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

March 23, 1998 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Weslo Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING A TUBE LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE AUGER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT LEG ON THE GROUND CONTROL VALVE.

March 13, 1998 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Weslo Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A BATTERY IN A COAL TRUCK WHEN BATTERY FELL TO ONE SIDE AND PULLED HIM OUT OF THE TRUCK.

September 4, 1990 OH · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Weslo Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MACHINE HAD STOPPED DRILLING.OPERATOR CLIMBED ONTO TOP OF AUGER CAB TO CLEAN AIR CLEANER ON AIR CONDITIONER.WHEN HE FINISHED,HE STEPPED ONTO THE FUEL TANK.HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HIM; HE FELL ON TO THE HANDRAIL OF THE AUGER.

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