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August 8, 2012 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down to ground level from the auger house stairs and as he went to turn to the right to leave the area, he twisted his left ankle resulting in a fracture.

August 7, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading empty pallet from back of mechanic's truck and when he stepped to the ground his knee gave out and felt pain. This is the same knee that was injured in 7/2011 requiring surgery where the employee was off until he was released to return to work on 4/9/2012.

April 27, 2012 WV · Coal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was mounting a parked locomotive on CSX Yard 1 West and slipped bruising his left side ribs and back. Employee was placed on restricted duty by doctor in that the employee couldn't climb or lift greater than 10 lbs for 48 hours. Case turned into lost time due to out company not having light duty positions.

January 14, 2011 WV · Coal coal strip operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting a railcar and when his left foot touched the ground he felt a "pop" in his left knee resulting in pain.

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