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July 15, 2021 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Resources · Struck by falling object

While installing a roof bolt, a piece of rock dislodged from the roof and struck IE in hand. Incident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

April 2, 2021 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Resources · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using hand to steady the drill steel and got glove causing in a rotating steel. Employee's finger twisted around the steel causing injury.

October 25, 2019 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Resources · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving material around shop, lifting idlers and felt pain in lower back.

October 14, 2019 KY · Coal master electrician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Resources · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was moving obstructions off slope when EE lost footing, slipped and fell, landing on neck and shoulders.

October 2, 2019 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Resources · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting and engine compartment lid to check engine oil and felt pain in back.

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