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March 16, 2016 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle River Coal LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping down off of a Cat 988 Loader when EE slipped on the step and fell to the ground. Employee didn't receive any injuries from this incident.

January 19, 2016 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle River Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down from a Cat 777 haul truck. When EE slipped from the top step of the ladder. Employee was holding on with EE's left arm when EE fell and hit the bumper of the truck, and then falling to the ground. Employee recieved injury to left arm, resulting in a torn bicep tendon.

September 10, 2015 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle River Coal LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping down off of a Cat D11 Dozer when he slipped and fell off backwards to the ground. He landed on his left elbow resulting in a hairline fracture of his arm.

July 10, 2015 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle River Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing up the cable ladder of a Cat 785 haul truck. As he stepped up the ladder swung inwards causing a strain to the back of employee's left knee.

May 19, 2015 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle River Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down sidewalk behind shop. When he reached the end of sidewalk he stepped down approx. 5-6 inches to the ground. As employee stepped down he rolled his ankle resulting in a sprained right ankle.

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