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February 6, 1992 WV · Coal auger helper MACHINERY
Holly Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

DRILL STEEL DROPPED OFF HOIST HOOK ONTO FOOT OF HELPER BREAKING ALL TOES EXCEPT THE BIG TOE.

January 21, 1992 WV · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holly Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE CLAIMED BACK INJURY 6 HOURS AFTER SHIFT ENDED. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED OBSERVATION OF EE THE LAST 2 HOURS OF HIS SHIFT SHOWED NO SIGN OF BACK INJURY WHILE WORKING WITH COAL SHOVEL PUSHING A ND PULLING ON DRILL STEEL ACCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION REASON FOR LATE REPORT.

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