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June 29, 2018 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Contura LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was placing a liner plate in the heavy media vessel. Employee was using a slate bar to slide the plate forward and the plate slid too far striking employee in the left ankle which resulted in a fractured ankle

May 10, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Contura LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a flume screen for replacement and felt a sharp pain in employee's lower back, employee continued to work employee's regular shift until 06/26/2017, plant was notified on 06/29/2017 that employee's Dr. had placed employee off work

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