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May 27, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kellar Augering Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An auger being hoisted with hydraulic cable hoist, slipped off hook and fell on EE's left foot, smashing his toes.

August 25, 2006 PA · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kellar Augering Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Running a set of come-a-longs, handle slipped and came up and hit EE in the mouth. Chip in front two teeth.

February 15, 2005 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kellar Augering · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Got finger pinched between two augers on 2-15-05 did not report to me until 3-4-05.

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