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June 1, 2011 OH · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Waterloo Coal Co., Inc. · Fall from machine

The truck driver went against company policy by climbing on his trailer to check for loose coal, as he was coming down the steps he lost his footing on the bottom step, he fell on the fender of the truck and then fell about 3 foot to the ground landing on his right hip.

January 23, 2011 OH · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Waterloo Coal Co., Inc. · Fall from machine

The water pumper stood on the tire of the water pump to check the fuel level and slipped off the tire and landed on his left elbow, bruising the elbow. He did not report the incident until 01/24/2011.

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