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August 20, 2009 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured party was caring a base for the tooth for the bucket on a track hoe. As he was preparing to put it down it slipped out of his hands and cut the palm of his right hand requiring 4 stitches. Missed no days of work.

August 6, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dismounting machine and stepped in mud on bottom step, foot slipped, lost footing and sprained knee.

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