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273,095
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2000–2026
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August 13, 2025 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RJR Mining Company, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Maintenance Employee attempting to loosen bolt/nut on boom/carousel on pump truck when wrench slipped off and the back of the employee's left hand struck sharp edge of plate on top of carousel resulting in a laceration to the back of the left hand.

April 3, 2023 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
RJR Mining Company, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Cat 777 off road truck driver went through the berm. Truck flipped on its back. Bed was replaced, hand rails and window, and placed back in service.

March 28, 2023 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RJR Mining Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picking up loading hose from ground level and experienced pain in low back.

January 28, 2021 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RJR Mining Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking on drill pattern that was sloped, wet and muddy, when employee lost balance resulting in a sprain to right knee.

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