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September 29, 2015 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee stated he was in the porta trailer. He was attempting to exit the trailer when he slipped and fell. It was raining, his boots were wet & muddy. Lost his balance.

July 20, 2015 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing maintenance on a dozer, when he slipped & twisted his ankle - ankle sprain.

November 19, 2014 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Fuels Corporation · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down a flight of steps, when he stated he slipped and fell, falling backwards, landing on his back and R elbow. Employee is working light duty since (11-28-2014) (Missed 5 days work)

August 8, 2014 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee alleges falling while dismounting from 777G Rock Truck and injuring Upper leg/knee

June 10, 2014 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting Loader and twisted ankle on step.

March 8, 2014 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

straightening piece of metal wrench slipped fell back caught weight on left knee heard a pop

January 24, 2014 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE IN THE PARKING LOT AND FELL.

November 22, 2013 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Fuels Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping carry a piece of medal when he said his left foot slid sideways causing him to twist his left foot. Dr. report said he had a broken bone going to his little toe.

October 14, 2013 VA · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black River Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Was shoveling belt outside on stacker went to kneel down lost footing and fell backwards into metal beam at belt drive.

August 8, 2013 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fixing pump and was climbing out of pit. Co-EE reached to give him a helping hand up and IEE slipped as co-EE was pulling him up. Heard something pop in his back. Right leg went numb, left leg and lower back had a lot of pain.

July 26, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee alleges falling from a 777 rock truck causing back and arm injury.

July 24, 2013 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black River Coal, LLC · Fall from ladders

Plastering brattice, fell to bottom step of ladder, hit left knee on concrete block.

July 13, 2013 WV · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

The operator was dismounting the DM Ingersol Drill when he fell. Sliding ladder was maintained in up position three point contact was not being utilized. No oil/grease was found on hand rails, ladder nor were any stumbling hazards found. The operator complained of lower back and hip pain and was taken to the hospital. No witnesses were present at the time of fall.

May 7, 2013 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Liggett Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was in the conveyor of the shuttle car, cleaning some loose coal from the side of the operators compartment, and when he stepped out onto the bottom, he twisted his left ankle. (Fracture)

May 3, 2013 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was climbing down from a caterpillar D10 dozer, stepping down into some oil that had been spilled on the ground, and slipped and fell, twisting his right ankle. (Sprain)

May 1, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing steps on shovel preparing to change cables. Stepped up and foot stayed stable and straight, but knee twisted.

April 12, 2013 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Four Star Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was dismounting the excavator, when he stepped from the machine to the dirt landing, he felt his right leg give way, and fell to the ground.

April 8, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting a mechanic change a tire and when tire became dislodged, employee lost his balance. In an attempt to break his fall, he twisted and felt a pull in his lower back.

April 1, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Liggett Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

fracture of left leg below knee cap

March 28, 2013 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S & H Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

After arriving on section employee checked face to see if any bolting was needed. After checking face then was walking back to belt set-up when fall occurred.

March 19, 2013 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Liggett Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was removing a brattice, in a worked out area of the mine, to create a common travel way. While loading the excess brattice block into the scoop bucket, the employee stumbled and fell, striking his left little finger on a rock lying on the bottom, causing a laceration.

February 17, 2013 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states he slipped on icy ground hurting his lower back and right elbow. The injury wasn't reported to this office until 2/20/13. Employee sought medical attention on 2/20/13 for his lower back pain and was referred to an orthopedic specialist. That appt is scheduled for 3/11/13.

November 27, 2012 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S & H Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that after evening shift was ended he slipped on stairs from mine to parking lot fell in ditch and injured knee.

October 19, 2012 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black River Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repairman was at section power center that is located between #14 and #15 entry. Botton was cut in #14 entry leaving off set in bottom as he was leaving foot slipped and slid under 3 wheel ride that was parked resulting in twisting of knee.

August 8, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In the process of dismounting he slipped off the steps and caught himself. When this happened he felt a pull in his lower back.

May 1, 2012 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Fuel Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee got out of his vehicle, took a couple of steps and tripped on his loose shoe strings and fell. He tried to catch himself with his left hand, causing all his weight to shift to his left hand and arm. Nature of illness, broken wrist.

March 24, 2012 VA · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was laying 4" water line outside across portals; when he was getting down off canopy, he slid and fell, causing him to twist his back.

March 23, 2012 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee standing on the ground checking Hydraulic oil on a 980 loader, he slipped and tried to catch himself with a grab rail on the loader, felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder and fell to the ground sustaining a laceration and a contusions to the left wrist and forearm.

March 19, 2012 VA · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall from machine

Removing radiator cap, antifreeze came out burning employee's hands, he then jumped away from the area landing awkwardly on both feet. He sustained a fracture to his left foot and bruised his right ankle, also received burns to both hands.

March 16, 2012 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stepped down in a low place and slipped and fell. Foreman asked him if he was hurt. Victim stated he was fine and did not want to seek medical help. On March 23rd, victim showed up to work in the parking area and became very nervous acting. His son who is also an employee took him to the doctor.

February 13, 2012 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dismounting D10N dozer and foot slipped. Step was wet and foot slipped off the second step causing pain in the lower back going out through the right arm.

January 25, 2012 TN · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S & H Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing off loader, employee slipped at top and fell, grabbing handrail with right hand midway down, stopping decent. This caused a sharp pain in right shoulder. Employee finished shift and continued to work until shoulder worsened on 1/30/12 and is now off awaiting release from doctor.

January 3, 2012 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee slipped off the bumper of the fuel truck and fell on the ground injuring his left shoulder. Worked light duty, now missing time {01-16-2012}

December 14, 2011 KY · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Welding on bucket of excavator and the surface area was slick. Safety glasses fell off face and when he reached for them he slipped and twisted knee.

November 4, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

EE was climbing off the dozer and his feet slipped. He caught himself on the push arm and pulled a muscle in his back. Taken to emergency room by his wife. Given cat scan, given muscle relaxers and missed one shift of work. Returned to work with no restriction.

September 13, 2011 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE is the responsible person on the surface. The stacker belt was hung up, ee was running across the surface area to turn belt off. When he tripped and twisted his knee.

September 9, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

Victim was stepping onto the bottom rung of the ladder to climb onto the Caterpillar 777 he was operating when his foot slipped. He sustained an avulsion fracture to his right ankle. He took himself to the hospital. They x-rayed, and splinted his ankle, he was released and returned to work on the 14th with no restrictions. Missed 3 days work.

August 29, 2011 TN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premium Coal Company. Inc. · Fall from machine

The employee alleges he was thrown/knocked from the tracks of the dozer, while he was relieving himself, when a 777 truck bed came into contact with the dozer blade at the dump site. The company has reason to believe that this was a staged accident and will contact the workers comp claim.

August 22, 2011 TN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premium Coal Company,Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was using a lifting jack while working on a shuttle car and the jack handle broke, striking his arm/wrist and causing him to fall on his arm/wrist.

June 20, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from ladders

Victim was standing on the 2nd rung of a stepladder when he lost his balance and fell to mine floor. Taken to hospital where he was treated for a bruised hip or hip pointer. Still off work to this date.

June 20, 2011 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while exiting the scoop he got his left foot hung between the breaker lever and the seat. The employee stated this caused him to lose his balance and twist his left knee. Possible pulled muscle.

June 4, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Victim was working on a D-10 dozer. He tripped and fell against the push arm. Fractured a rib on his right side. Treated & released at the hospital. Still off work to this date.

April 19, 2011 TN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premium Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While dismounting the haulback truck the EE put his foot on the ground twisting his ankle causing him to fall backwards to the ground.

April 11, 2011 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee riding on back seat of mantrip. Jacket hood caught on belt guard at underpass. Employee was pulled off slow moving mantrip. Went to Emergency Room, returned to work with no restrictions. Saw Dr. on April 20 complaining of tingling in left hip and moderate shoulder pain. Taken off Work on 4-20-2011, presently scheduled for an MRI.

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