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November 3, 2005 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Patience Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating 777D rock truck. He was getting loaded by 992G loader. First scoop jarred him around, injuring his left shoulder.

August 11, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Patience Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

STUMBLED WHILE USING CUTTING TORCH AND RUN TORCH OVER LEFT HAND CAUSING HAND TO BE BURNED.

March 26, 2002 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Patience Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING LIGHTS ON HIS TRUCK WHEN HE GOT BRIGHT LIGHT SHONE IN HIS EYES. DUE TO A WORK STOPPAGE (LAYOFF), COMPANY WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF INCIDENT UNTIL 5/2/02 WHEN WORKER'S COMP. PAPERWORK WAS RECEIVED.

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