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November 10, 2010 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hampden Coal Company LLC · Fall from machine

EE was checking the hydraulic oil level; he lost his balance and fell from the dozer platform.

February 18, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hampden Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking towards warehouse slipped on ice covered walkway twisting left ankle.

September 18, 2008 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hampden Coal Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Taking gate up on #2 and #3 bin, slipped and struck right knee on rail.

May 8, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hampden Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was removing the chute from a coal dryer and twisted his right knee.

August 24, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hampden Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured emplyee was carrying a barrel, stumbled, almost dropped the barrel and injured shoulder and neck.

May 6, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockhouse Creek Development Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Approx. 50' underground , ee got off manbus to open the door, he slipped and sprained his right foot. 6 work days.

October 27, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockhouse Creek Development LLC · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE CLIMBING UP LADDER FOOT SLIPPED OFF 3RD FROM TOP STEP OF LADDER. FOOT AND LEG WENT BETWEEN LADDER AND WATER TANK CAUSING 1 1/2 WIDE CUT ON LEFT SHIN. CUT REQUIRED 10 STITCHES.

September 26, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockhouse Creek Development Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

VICTIM WAS DRAGGING CURTAIN AND SLIPPED IN MUD, FALLING ON GROUND AND INJURING HIS RIBS.

September 19, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockhouse Creek Development Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS LOADING ROOF BOLTS ONTO THE BOLTER. LOST HIS BALANCE WITH A LOAD OF BOLTS IN HIS HANDS TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE

June 16, 2004 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockhouse Creek Development Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured slipped and fell due to soupy slick mud and went around head drive. Bottom was uneven.

March 12, 2004 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hampden Coal Company LLC · Fall from machine

CROSSING OVER BELT TO INSTALL PLYWOOD SUPPORT TO LAY ON SO A BOTTOM BELT ROLLER COULD BE INSTALLED, EMPLOYEE LOST HIS GRIP AND FELL OFF SIDE OF STRUCTURE.

October 14, 2003 WV · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hampden Coal Company LLC · Fall down stairs

GOING DOWN STEPS TRIPPED FELL APPROX 10 STEPS (10 FT) ONTO THE PLATFORM RESULTING IN BACK, HIPAND HEAD INJURY. NO BROKEN BONES (FRACTURE) MUSCLE BRUISED ACCORDING TO EE.

February 21, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockhouse Creek Development Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EXAMINING BELT LINES AND STEPPED IN A HOLE AND BROKE HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

January 8, 2002 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hampden Coal Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

CLEARING SNOW FROM TRUCK BIN AND POURING FREEZEPROOF INSIDE THE BIN. SLIPPED ON THE SNOW AND FELL AGAINST METAL, CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT LEG.

July 11, 2001 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockhouse Creek Development Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CARRYING ROCK DUST, SLIPPED IN MUD, FELL AND HIT BELT STRUCTURE BRUISING HIS BACK.

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