Employee was using boom cable from the service truck, attempting to pull a dent from an inspection plate around the engine compartment of the D9T dozer. The hook slipped off with extreme force hitting the employee in the face. Mainly the forehead and nose.
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July 17, 2024
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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STAR RIDGE LAND, LLC LLC · Struck by flying object
May 7, 2024
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
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STAR RIDGE LAND, LLC LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Subject was tempting to lift with help of another person a heavy component from the rotary break when EE said, something popped in EE's arm. Then EE felt a burning sensation in the arm. Left Upper Arm injury, 5/13/24 surgery to repair the torn injury. Complete immobilization required.
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