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November 11, 2011 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped in mud & twisted his right knee. He had pain in his knee but continued working. Doctor determined he needed surgery, had surgery on 3/21/12, he has been off of work since.

October 24, 2011 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was walking belt line checking roller when he tripped over large flat rock laying behind the scraper board striking left hip

June 2, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Foot was stuck in mud, attempted to pull foot out of mud when he pulled muscle in left leg. Kept working on it for 9 shifts. When he still had pain he sought medical attention.

March 14, 2011 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was fixing back board at belt drive, when he slipped, striking his left side on corner of belt drive.

November 11, 2010 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping to carry a 6" steel airline on rough terrain, when he twisted his left knee.

July 22, 2009 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in entry when he slipped in low spot causing him to twist his back.

July 13, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was pulling cable when he slipped on wet coal causing him to fall down and strike left knee on bottom rock.

May 11, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling buggy cable away from feeder, when it threw him off balance and knocked him down. His left knee, right knee and lower back were injured.

December 8, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on the back of a mantrip, closing the outside shop doors. He slipped and fell injuring his left knee.

July 30, 2007 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was crossing over the section conveyor belt. He stepped off the belt and sprained his right ankle.

May 10, 2005 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF FEED CONVEYOR, LANDED IN SILT, LOST BALANCE AND TWISTED HIS BACK

January 27, 2005 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING DOWN AN INCLINED ENTRY, SLIPPED AND SPRAINED LEFT FOOT.

January 11, 2005 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON CONCRETE FLOOR OF COAL PREP PLANT DURING A SCUFFLE WITH EE SUPERVISOR

November 18, 2004 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CHANGING BITS ON THE CONT MINER, SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE GATHERING PAN ON THE MINER.

April 12, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Fall from machine

Employee had been standing on the #5 main belt tailpiece. when he stepped off, he slipped and fell injuring his left hip/thigh area.

October 27, 2003 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING BESIDE THE SCOOP. HE STEPPED ON A LARGE PIECE OF COAL, FELL BACKWARDS, AND TRIED TO BRAKE HIS FALL BY REACHING FOR THE SCOOP. IN DOING SO, HE PULLED HIS LEFT PECTORAL MUSCLE.

October 10, 2001 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN A LADDER, WHICH WAS BY #1 OUTSIDE BELT. WHEN HIS FOOT TOUCHED THE GROUND, HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

June 2, 2000 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Struck against stationary object

EE SLIPPED AND BUMPED HIS RIGHT ARM AGAINST MINER.

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