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June 7, 2007 KY · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's foot slipped while he was climbing on head chute to cut crane loose. Employee twisted his back when he lost his footing causing muscle strain to lower back.

February 14, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was connecting pipe and suffered lacerations to his head after falling from being hit in head with pipe. Employee lost consciousness for a short period of time but was well enough to return to work the next day.

February 12, 2007 KY · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking to ck belt on plant belt turned and headed back to picking table slipped fall Other employee went to talk to employee ask it needed ambulance. EE stated felt he could drive operation.

January 23, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped in the mud and fell, bruising his tailbone. He worked entire shift & sought medical treatment 1-24-07 and has not returned.

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