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October 29, 2010 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss ELECTRICAL
Superior Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was changing battery on Mac 8 mantrip. Battery arced and caused battery to burst.

October 7, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Person was lifting up a timber out of a scoop dipper.

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