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August 4, 2010 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

As EE did a belt fire boss run at 6 left drive he slipped and fell hurting his left knee.

April 1, 2010 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was at beltline drive and turned around and twisted his right knee. Employee stated that he was standing in mud at the time of injury. Employee began missing work on 4/8/2010.

March 18, 2010 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 6/17/10 employee reported to mine management that on 3/18/10 he stepped backward off the scoop and twisted his left knee. *MRI has been rescheduled twice and he is still waiting on an MRI. No missed time as of 8/3/2010.

January 13, 2010 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stepped on a 4" water line and fell. EE did not go to the doctor until 1/17/10. He began missing work on 1/18/10

January 13, 2010 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell during snow storm and hurt his right elbow.

July 13, 2009 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

While dismounting the rock hauler, the employee slipped on the ladder and fell to the ground.

March 16, 2009 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated he slipped and fell, hurt his back.

January 14, 2008 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running centers & slipped on the wet bottom & twisted his left knee.

February 18, 2007 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee prior to shift start was proceeding up snow covered steps when he fell and hit left side of chest on the steps.

June 5, 2006 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee fell on lighthouse steps resulting in a fracture to the right wrist.

October 2, 2004 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing up the steps on a 16G grader. While climbing up the steps. EE pulled a groin muscle.

July 28, 2004 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS SERVICING A DOZER, INJURED FELL ON THE DOZER STRIKING HIS LEFT ARM RESULTING IN A BROKEN BONE IN HIS LEFT ARM.

June 11, 2004 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy LLC. · Fall from machine

Ee fell from the step landing on the service truck. Ee broke his fall with his hand resulting in a fracture to his small finger on his left hand.

February 2, 2004 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE SERVICING A 992 LOADER, EE SLIPPED ON THE LOADER & FELL ON THE LOADER STRIKING HIS BACK ON THE BATTERY BOX OF THE LOADER

December 20, 2003 VA · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING FROM HIS PERSONAL TRUCK TOWARD THE 777 TRUCK HE OPERATED. HE SAID HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

September 19, 2003 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ON THE GROUND WHEN HE TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

July 1, 2003 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy Llc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING A WATER LEAK ON A VALVO HAUL TRUCK. HE FELL OFF THE TRUCK, RESULTING IN A BROKEN WRIST.

October 2, 2002 VA · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE FELL ON AUGER LANDING, RESULTING IN SPRAIN TO RIGHT ANKLE.

August 28, 2002 VA · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE FELL OFF HIS MACHINE WHILE CLIMBING DOWN THE MACHINE STEPS, STEPS AND HANDRAILS WERE IN PLACE. EMPLOYEE BRUISED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 9, 2002 VA · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marion Energy LLC. · Fall from machine

EE WAS ADDING WATER TO THE RADIATOR ON THE CAT GRADER, EE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF OF THE GRADER INJURING HIS BACK.

October 4, 2001 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE FELL OFF OF THE COAL LOADER INJURING HIS BACK BETWEEN THE SHOULDERS.

January 31, 2001 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING LADDER TO REPAIR HOLES IN PIPE OF PREPARATION PLANT. EMPLOYEE LOST HIS GRIP ON LADDER AND FELL APPROX. 8', FRACTURING RIGHT ANKLE AND HEEL.

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