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May 27, 2026 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Operator was dismounting D-6 dozer when EE's foot slipped from the blade arm due to wet and muddy conditions causing EE to hit EE's left knee on the arm. Operator had just returned to work from a double knee replacement and the impact on the knee caused the incision/scar area to reopen.

February 28, 2024 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Maintenance Tech was performing maintenance on a D-8 Bulldozer. Miner slipped when trying to cross over the blade to add oil and fell on the blade brace. Miner injured left knee from the fall.

May 5, 2022 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Miner had just completed adding oil to the Hitachi ZX450 excavator when EE stepped down onto the track. After stepping down onto the track. Then, slipped on the track, fell against the catwalk of the machine. EE completed EE's entire shift. It was not until the end of shift EE noted pain in EE's rib area. EE did not report the accident until the following morning (5/6/2022).

May 10, 2021 WV · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was doing a pre-shift inspection on 290 Volvo excavator. While standing on machine tracks, slipped and fell to uneven ground. Tracks are 30" high.

August 7, 2013 WV · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco Inc · Fall from machine

The employee grabbed the steering wheel to get into the truck. His shoulder popped out of place. The employee then let go of the steering wheel and fell to the ground. He began missing work on 2/7/2014.

January 24, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was bending a 6' bendable resin roof bolt and slipped on pavement and injured right shoulder while leaning forward into the roof bolt.

December 18, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was looking for a suction hose "6". He stepped on a patch of ice and fell. He stabbed his middle finger on his right hand. He struck his left knee on a pallet. He tore ligament in his left knee when he fell.

December 7, 2007 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Fall from machine

Was servicing front end loader and was standing on steel brace on front end bucket area to reach high area were fittings were located. Slipped and fell on his rt. hand.

October 12, 2007 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was jacking red devil tugits when he slipped causing him to twist left leg injuring knee.

September 25, 2007 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Checking battery charges in surface shop, he tripped over charger cable and fell onto the floor and SCSR on belt.

September 24, 2007 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner operator had A & B run out of face of #4 entry on south section. The clean up was in progress. Some rock had fallen out of last 10' of cut & was being loaded out. While cleaning up right side of cut the operator stumbled over a piece of the rock falling on miner remote and hurting ribs/hip/shoulder.

August 30, 2007 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was on kees in muddy area, repairing trailing cable when finished, was in process of standing up when right leg slid in mud in outward direction to the side and heard knee pop.

August 20, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

The employee stepped out of the scale room and slipped on the bar grating twisting left knee.

February 22, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee picked up miner cable to move it out of roadway and then complained of back pain. Employee slipped in mud while moving the cable.

February 5, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of the scale room onto some ice covered grating and slipped twisting his ankle as he fell. His leg was bent under his body. He tore ligaments our the left and right side of his right ankle.

January 12, 2007 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling 1 1/2" hose around a 980G loader. He pulled it around the front of the bucket. He stepped on some mud & hose got caught under the bucket(mud was from washing the 980G). He slipped to the ground & landed on his right forearm. His head hit his shoulder and strained the muscles in his neck. He is taking therapy under Dr's care. He worked on 1/15/07 & left early.

September 18, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was turning to walk away from roof bolter when he got his foot wedged between two rocks and twisted his right inside leg near knee.

August 16, 2006 PA · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While stepping out of a MCC Building, injured stepped onto uneven ground and twisted his left ankle.

October 18, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HE WAS SHOVELING #2 BELT, HIS LEG GOT STUCK IN MUD & HURT HIS KNEE.

March 10, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While installing belt structure on a belt move - Employee tripped over structure rail & fell on his rt. knee causing injury.

March 9, 2004 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to grease pins and bushings on the boom of a Hitachi 400 backhoe. He was walking on the ice-covered boom when he slipped and fell off the boom, falling to the ground. When hitting the ground his right foot landed in a rut and twisted his right knee towards his left knee, pulling tendons and cartilage in his right knee.

September 16, 2003 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL OFF TRACK FRAME.

February 24, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRAVELING ALONG BELTLINE LOOKING FOR WHERE WATERLINE WAS REDUCED FROM 3" TO 2". HE SLIPPED ON ICE. ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED AS LOST TIME FOR 10 DAYS.

January 3, 2003 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CARRYING ROCK DUST AROUND BOLTER WHEN HE GOT HIS FEET TANGLED IN CABLE, CAUSING HIM TO TRIP, STRIKING HIS BACK ON BUMPER OF ROOF BOLTER.

September 5, 2002 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco Inc · Fall from machine

FELL OUT OF BOBCAT LOADER WHEN FOOTING WAS LOST.

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