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October 10, 2017 TN · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solid Fuel, Inc. · Struck by flying object

While an ee was using a hammer & chisel to break chain apart another ee was observing. A small sliver of metal hit that ee in left wrist.

August 8, 2011 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Solid Fuel Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Victim was preparing to leave mine property after his work shift was over. The victim was discovered lying on the ground at the rear of his personal vehicle in the mine parking lot. There were no signs of life when he was discovered, There were no witnesses to the event.

December 5, 2009 TN · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Solid Fuel Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The person was attaching rope that held cable to the miner tail with the miner in motion. No one shall be in pinch points with any equipment running. The person should have waited for the miner to stop and turned off before attaching rope.

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