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October 28, 2015 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking towards power center. EE slipped and fell, left leg twisted behind EE. The weight of the EE's body landed on left leg.

July 14, 2015 KY · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was adjusting flow of caustic being applied to pond. A snake was in the path of the EE. EE turned to get away from snake and twisted his Knee. This accident did not become reportable until 9/23/2015 when EE started missing work.

March 2, 2015 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Fall onto or against objects

EE was fixing a slip roller on conveyor belt. EE slipped and fell hitting his mouth which resulted in the EE breaking a portion of his tooth.

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