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February 4, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lewis Coal Sales LLC · Struck against stationary object

STEPPED OVER A PILE OF GOB. HURT BOTTOM OF RIGHT FOOT.

October 29, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lewis Coal Sales LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A NEW WATER LINE. HE TRIED TO CUT WATER LINE WITH A KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED ACROSS WATER LINE CUTTING HIS HAND.

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