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March 14, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Viper Coal LLC · Struck against stationary object

While on mantrip, face contacted roof, resulting in cut over eye and blackening of right eye.

April 1, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Viper Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut finger while bolting requires stitches in finger employee said he would be back to work monday 4/6/09.

February 20, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Viper Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was found laying on the ground unconcious. Ambulance was called and employee was taken to hospital.

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