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April 10, 2012 OK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Coal Creek Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in the process of cutting a 4' x 20" piece of 3/8" steel plate, when the piece being "cut off" broke away from the larger sheet. The metal sheet's corner struck the ground first, causing the sheet to bounce and deflect sideways and struck ee left foot, just behind the steel toe of his left boot. Plate was being held by Caterpillar Skid Steer.

July 2, 2011 OK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coal Creek Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing an embankment to weld on a conveyor belt tail piece, when he slipped off the embankment and tried to catch himself on the side of the truck, spraining his right wrist. He was transported to St. Edwards ER, x-rays were taken, there were no broken or dislocated bones. He returned to work on the next schedule day of work 7/5/11 to his normal duties.

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