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October 11, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER

Four Star Resources LLC · Struck by falling object

Worker was replacing piston jack that supports fiberglass hood on front of truck. No safety support was installed and wind blew hood down and pinned worker's arm. Worker was taken to hospital but arm was not broken. Arm was badly bruised.

September 13, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING

Helton Construction Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYED PERSON WAS WALKING AROUND CULVERT AND BUMPED HIS KNEE. DID NOT THINK ANY INJURY HAD OCCURRED. DID NOT REPORT TO EMPLOYER UNTIL 9/22/00 WHEN HE STARTED COMPLAINING OF PAIN.

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