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June 28, 2019 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SNR RAILOPS LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE got out of the rock truck and was walking to the control station to open the gate and fill EE's truck. EE stepped on a piece of tin laying in the walkway and slipped and caught self with right forearm causing pain to EE's right shoulder. EE asked to go to the hospital to be checked, said EE had a previous injury.

June 2, 2018 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SNR RAILOPS LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was helping change top deck screen on the raw coal screen in the plant on the top floor. EE stepped on the stainless and lost footing and fell flat on back on the side of screen and then to the deck.

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