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September 7, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Wolf Creek Coal Corp LLC · Struck by flying object

I was grinding down where I had just welded and a piece of metal went into my eye.

April 13, 2007 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Wolf Creek Coal Corp LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee loosened greese fitting from grease take-up. Jack grease squirted out striking employee on his arm & face. Doctor at hospital released him for work same shift but he hasn't returned to work.

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