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January 5, 2010 AL · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cane Creek LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking down ramp in the E-10 pit to check pump when EE slipped on the ice. EE caught himself with his right hand causing injury to right wrist.

July 17, 2006 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quinton Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was stopped to fuel his rock truck #311, after fueling completed, ee climbed steps to enter cab. Ee was 2 steps from top, when he slipped & fell to the ground. Ee was transported to UAB ER room for treatment. No defects in steps or handrails.

November 17, 2004 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Horse Creek Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mud on Dozer steps; employee slipped as he tried to climb onto dozer.

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