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November 25, 2025 TX · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jewett Mine LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Area was muddy. Employee was mounting a Cat10R Dozer when EE's right foot slipped causing to EE to fall back and EE landed on EE's feet. EE was holding onto the grab iron on the dozer when EE slipped causing a left shoulder strain. EE slipped because EE did not put EE's right foot on the step.

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