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December 8, 2005 MO · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver ELECTRICAL
Oswego Coal Company, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While operating a haul truck, the operator noticed smoke coming from the battery box. He stopped the truck, went over to the box, raised the lid and the battery exploded. A piece of the battery hit him in the nose and caused a laceration. Also, acid splashed in his left eye.

August 24, 2005 MO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Oswego Coal Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Operating skid steer. Bucket latch not fully engaged and when EE dumped the load, the bucket fell to ground. EE raised his foot and was struck by falling bucket - chipped bone in foot.

August 17, 2005 MO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oswego Coal Company, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE RAISED WELD HELMET AND HIS VISOR WHILE SLAGGING THE WELD. A PIECE OF SLAG WENT IN LEFT EYE. DOCTOR GAVE EYE DROPS.

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