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May 5, 2008 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Extra Energy, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee stated he was cleaning the top floor (and floor) of the belt presses. He rashed down the steps to check the presses on the 1st floor when he lost three, point contact with the hand rails and fell at the bottom step. He stated that his right leg went under the step and twisted his ankle.

March 29, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Extra Energy, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while climbing on the powder truck he fell/slipped and hurt his back. Reported to Management 4-3-07. Went to Doctor 4-6-07.

March 2, 2006 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Extra Energy, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Wiring up a shot, stepping from one bench to another, a distance of about 3 feet, fell, hurt ankle.

September 13, 2005 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Extra Energy, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had completed pre-shift inspection. As he was getting on the loader, he slipped and caught himself with his left arm. This strained his shoulder.

September 20, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Extra Energy, Inc. · Fall down stairs

EE OPENED THE PARTS TRAILER AND WAS SURPRISED BY A HOUSE CAT WHICH HAD BECOME TRAPPED INSIDE. WHEN STARTLED, THE EE TRIPPED DOWN THE STAIRS AND FELL ON HIS LEFT ARM.

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