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November 25, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Panther Creek Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EE PUT BREAKER IN FOR THE OUTSIDE DRIVE, WHEN A PHASE LEAD BURNT OFF OF LINE SIDE OF BREAKER, DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTION, CAUSING FLASH BURNS TO HIS RIGHT EAR AND NECK.

November 2, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Panther Creek Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TRAMMING ROOF BOLTER, EE WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE MINE ROOF AND MACHINE BRUISNG HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. EE WAS REINFORMED TO KEEP ENTIRE INSIDE OPERATOR PLATFORM AT ALL TIMES.

October 30, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Creek Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE BRUISED THE BOTTOM OF HIS RIGHT FOOT, WHEN HE JUMPED OFF PLATFORM AT SURFACE BELT DRIVE, APPROX. 4' OFF GROUND. EE WAS INFORMED TO USE THE STEPS LOCATED AT OPPOSITE SIDE OF PLATFORM.

July 25, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Creek Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BUILDING A PERMANENT STOPPING LINE BRATTICE, EMPLOYEE REPORTED HIS KNEE LOCKED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN.

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