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October 14, 2021 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting off a Rock Truck, jumped down and hurt Right ankle, this happened on 10/14/2021. Employee refused medical attention at this time. Employee waited until 10/21/2021 to go to the Dr. Employee was referred to a Ortho Dr. at this time.

September 18, 2021 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Energy Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was climbing up on EE's truck and the steps were too high. Resulting in EE losing balance and falling backwards to the ground. Hurting shoulder, neck, head, back and arm on the right side.

August 1, 2021 WV · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluestone Oil Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was checking on a pump in the Right Return at 30 Brk. The employee twisted a knee causing employee to fall. At the time of the injury the employee received an exam from an emt. Employee then returned to work with no lost time until 11/16/2021, when surgery was performed.

April 11, 2021 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluestone Oil Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee got out of a moving rail car and fell to the ground causing muscle strain and bruising.

February 27, 2020 WV · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluestone Oil Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from belt tail and stepped on a belt rail and twisted their left knee. Employee did not miss work until 3/2/2020.

November 16, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluestone Oil Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off of mantrip and sprained right ankle.

January 10, 2017 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tams Management, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges slipping and almost falling on snow and ice covered ground at bulk tanks.

January 2, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tams Management, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee allegedly twisted ankle when dismounting a Rock Truck on 1/2/2017 but did not miss any time, work modified duty, or receive any medical treatment until 1/21/2017.

September 29, 2015 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tams Management, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Went to shut door and slipped on track and fell

September 28, 2015 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tams Management, Inc · Fall from machine

Employee slipped getting off of dozer and hit ribs

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