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April 9, 2014 CO · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting a piece of equipment an employee twisted his ankle. He was released to restricted duty.

January 18, 2014 CO · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A contractor employee tripped while engaged in rail road track repair. The employee was working at ground level when he fell. He was diagnosed with a hip fracture.

January 5, 2014 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Fall onto or against objects

While dismounting a dozer an employee slipped and hit his safety glasses on a handrail. The safety glasses caused two lacerations on his face which required stitches, making this incident reportable.

July 15, 2013 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting a utility truck, missed the last step and fell to the ground. He did not return to work, making this accident reportable.

May 24, 2012 CO · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee kicking in drill holes reported twisting knee. Off site doctor conducted exam, no injury but follow up testing scheduled. Follow up results of exam on July 3, 2012 showed a tear in employees right knee. Unknown at time of report if any further action to be taken.

September 8, 2010 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Injured was climbing onto left side of D9T dozer. When he reached the landing to the cab and began to open the cab door he slipped. He turned his body and slipped to the ground landing on his feet and buttocks. Strained rt shoulder, lower back and rt hip. Possible subluxation of rt hip.

January 29, 2002 CO · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE PARKING LOT TO HIS VEHICLE AT END OF SHIFT. SLIPPED ON SNOW/ICE AND FELL, LANDING ON LEFT ARM & SHOULDER. IT HAD SNOWED ABOUT 8" DURING THE SHIFT, BUT PARKING L OT HAD BEEN PLOWED OUT, WAS STILL SNOWING AT THETIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

December 4, 2001 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

STEPPED OFF OF THE RUNNING BOARD OF THE FUEL TRUCK ONTO FROZEN, UNEVEN GROUND WITH HIS RIGHT FOOT. SLIPPED, STUMBLED AND TWISTED HIS RT. KNEEEE DID NOT LOOSE TIME. BECAME REPORTABLE ON FEB. 4TH, 2002. (NOT AS TOUGH AS HE THOUGHT.)

September 18, 2000 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE ACCESS LADDER OF THE KOMATSU 330M TRUCK, UNIT NO. HT-03. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON A STEP AND HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM TO PREVENT FALLING OT THE SHOP FLOOR.

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