Terco Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN THE SCOOP BUCKET ON THE SURFACE PREPARING TO GO UNDERGROUND WHEN THE HIGHWALL FELL AT THE BELT ENTRY CAUSING ROCKS TO ENTER THE SCOOP BUCKET FRACTURING EMPLOYEES RIGHT ANKLE.
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August 22, 1983
KY · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Terco Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMP WAS OPERATING BATTERY POWERED SUPPLY JEEP WHEN HE HIT ON OBSTACLE IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING THE JEEP TO BOUNCE AGAINST THE TOP THE EMPLOYEE WAS BRUISED ON THE LOWER BACK WHEN THE JEEP STRUCK THE TOP
August 9, 1983
KY · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Terco Inc · Struck by falling object
MR. MASON WAS SETTING A ROOF JACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF A WILCOX MINER WHEN A LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE UPPER SHOULDERS CAUSING BRUISES TO T HE SHOULDER AREA. FIRST AID WAS ADMINISTERED & HE WAS TAKEN TO KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT & OBSERVATION.
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