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2000–2026
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June 25, 2024 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ki-Coal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was beating link out of cutter chain when piece of metal came off hammer face and struck EE in arm.

January 26, 2023 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Ki-Coal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Belt was wet when the clamps were installed causing them to slip releasing the belt line causing the accident injuries.

January 26, 2023 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Ki-Coal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Belt was wet when the clamps were installed causing them to slip releasing the belt line causing the injuries.

September 8, 2021 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ki-Coal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut belt off to get rock off of tailpiece and rock flipped over and cut EE's arm. Had to get a couple of stitches in arm.

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