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June 6, 2022 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
High Ridge Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Crew was changing out Wet End on a 4X3HH Warman Slurry Pump. When they were taking the Impeller off, subject was turning pump with the drive belt when EE's glove got caught and pulled EE's finger between sheave and belt.

December 15, 2021 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
High Ridge Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a pry bar to hold a drive belt pully from turning while another EE was attempting to replace belts on the screen. The bar slipped causing EE to catch self. In doing so, EE had a whipping action with neck. Initially thought had whiplash but had cracked vertebra in neck. EE never mentioned the injury until 12/27/21 when EE went to Dr. EE had worked up to that point.

January 6, 2020 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Ridge Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to lift a sheet of metal from loader bucket while the bucket was lifted up to roof area where work was being performed resulting in pulling something in EE's back. Employee returned to work but got worse and wasn't getting better. Last day worked was 1/31/20.

September 26, 2017 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
High Ridge Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Going up ladder to platform above plant reclaim belt. Hit a light in tunnel knocked hard hat off and cut top of head.

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