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March 2, 1997 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Mesa Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE MADE A LONG STEP UP ON DOZER AND FELT HIS RT KNEE GIVE WAY ON HIM.

December 14, 1996 KY · Coal welder (shop) IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Mesa Coals Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING METAL WITH TORCH, ACETYLENE HOSE WAS LEAKING CAUSING IGNITION. ACETYLENE LEAKED INTO EMPLOYEE'S GLOVE AND SPARK HIT CAUSING IGNITION AND BURN TO HAND.

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