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February 17, 2005 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Champion Coal Co Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was cutting lug nuts off of mantrip when inflated tire expanded & exploded due to heat from torches. Tire exploded blowing dirt & debris into face & eyes. Safety glasses were being worn at time of accident.

August 18, 2003 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Champion Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

VICTIM WAS WORKING ON STACKER BELT. VICTIM WALKED UNDER CATWALK AND RAISED HIS HEAD UP BEFORE CLEARING STRUCTURE. VICTIM'S HEAD STRUCK CATWALK CAUSING INJURY.

June 4, 2003 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Champion Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROOF BOLT OPERATOR BENDING (36" BOLT)

September 25, 2001 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Champion Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROOF BOLT OPERATOR. BENDING (36" BENDABLE RESIN BOLTS) ROOF BOLTS AND STRAINED MUSCLES IN BACK.

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