Mining Incidents

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January 26, 2012 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coal Creek Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Allegedly fell while lifting scoop lid in mud / rainy weather. Twisted back.

October 31, 2011 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Coal Creek Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Turning drill and caught leg between drill & coal rib. Twisted knee.

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