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1983–2026
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July 1, 2005 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting up off his knees, slipped and sprained right knee. Employee was on vacation from July 2, 2005 to July 10, 2005 before he missed a day.

July 5, 2004 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Ee slipped on slick bottom, striking his head (above left eye) against a piece of rock lying on miner. Ee required stitches.

January 16, 1998 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Regent Allied Carbon Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS WALKING THRU CHECK CURTAIN ON #2 BELT WHEN HE FELL LANDING ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 29, 1997 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Regent Allied Carbon Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS TRIPPED BY THE ROOF BOLTER CABLE WHEN THE OPERATOR TURNED ON THE CABLE REEL. EE HAD A CLAWHAMMER IN HIS BELT WHEN HE FELL DOWN THE HAMMER BRUISED HIS RIBS.

July 31, 1997 VA · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Regent Allied Carbon Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE SURFACE BELT DRIVE CONVEYOR CHAIN WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE CHAIN GUARD THE WELD BROKE CAUSING HIM TO SLIP OVER THE PAN.

April 23, 1994 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Carbon Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN REPLACING THE LIDS HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND PULLED HIM DOWN.

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