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January 27, 2015 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Centennial Natural Resources, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Blaster using hand shovel to stem holes when he experienced pain in middle back area.

December 23, 2014 AL · Coal EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Centennial Natural Resources LLC · Accident type, without injuries

While digging overburden, the 6030 excavator struck a blasting cap and or booster. This caused the blasting cap and or booster to detonate. The windshield on the 6030 was cracked by fly rock.

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