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December 3, 2013 MT · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dragline dozer operator was getting off the dragline. As he got to the bottom of the boarding ladder he lost his grip of the handrail with his right hand causing him to strain his back again. Employee has history of chronic lumbar disc disease and doctor has prescribed medication.

January 2, 2008 MT · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to the parking area when she slipped on a patch of ice striking the back of her head, cuasing a laceration that required stiches to close. Employee returned to full work duties, no lost time or restricted duties. The area was cleared of snow after a recent storm. Another employee was placing ice melt, but did not see the fall.

October 22, 2006 MT · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After checking the shoe wear clad for proper lubrication employee turned to leave the area ducking under an I-Beam and struck a lifting eye that was welded to the bottom of the house. The impact (buckled) caused the employee to fall backwards full body weight onto his right foot, breaking both bones in his lower right leg.

September 10, 2004 MT · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stumbled & twisted knee in loadout & also twisted when returned to the lab.

July 21, 2004 MT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employees were removing the guards from the gear of the dragline. A temporary employee climbed onto the guard to access the upper bolts. The employee was using the brackets that hold the grease drip pan as a work platform, when one of the brackets failed. The employee fell and received 4 stitches in his elbow. The employee was released to full duty.

January 2, 2003 MT · Coal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker Coal Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS OPERATING #22 DRILL. AT APPROX. 8:00AM, HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER TO EXIT THE DRILL WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BOTTOM STEP. HE WAS ORIGINALLY DIAGNOSED WITH A MUSCLE STRAIN BU T AN MRI LATER REVEALED A TORN ROTATOR CUFF, WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY.

November 4, 2002 MT · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING ON LOAD OUT WALKWAY. WAS ICY AND SLIPPED AND FELL. WAS CARRYING SAMPLES AT THE TIME.

August 22, 2002 MT · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker Coal Company · Fall from machine

MAN ON TOP OF WATER TRUCK AND NOT TIED OFF HE WAS MASHING NOZZLE THE NOZZLE MOVED AND HE LOST BALANCE AND FELL TO GROUND. FULL HA WAS ABALIBLE BUT DID NOT HAVE IT ON AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.

August 11, 2000 MT · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Decker Coal Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO REPLACE A FUSE ON THE LEFT PROPEL OVERHEAD HOIST ON #29 DRAGLINE. HE HAD A 15' LADDER POSITIONED BEHIND THE ELECTRICAL BOX & STARTED TO CLIMB THE LADDER WITH AN ELECTRIC AL METER IN ONE HAND. WHEN HE WAS ABOUT 4' UP THE LADDER, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL.

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