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June 11, 2019 KY · Coal water truck operator OTHER
Western Kentucky Rail Loadout, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee dismounted the water truck and when they started to mount the truck they felt something pull in the left leg thigh.

May 20, 2019 KY · Coal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Kentucky Rail Loadout, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was using a pry bar to straighten the step on the 1250 komatsu trackhoe when the bar slipped and hit their hand causing a cut on the right palm.

December 8, 2018 KY · Coal welder (shop) FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Western Kentucky Rail Loadout, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was in process of removing a cable tray off a skid, lifted the piece off blocking, and proceeded to crawl under the load. Welds broke loose and the skid fell striking the hip of the employee. The employee crawled out from under and notified co-workers. Emergency procedures were initiated

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