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June 14, 2008 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Speed Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee fell approximately 3 ft off the take-up dolly frame, while trying to remove a set of 3/4 to come-a-longs.

November 28, 2007 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Speed Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell while standing/walking in a scoop bucket.

April 18, 2007 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Speed Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing fish plates from track. He was using a 3/4" drive wrench. He stood on the wrench to try to break the nut loose. He fell and landed on track twisting right ankle.

August 28, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Speed Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was helping load belt structure on a track supply car when he slipped and fell injuring his back.

July 19, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Speed Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down track entry when his left foot tangled up in a metal band used to band cinder blocks. He fell injuring his ankle. Employee continued to work until 7-26-06.

February 23, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highwall Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Mine management's investigation revealed that no accident occurred. Employee alleges that he re-injured his knee from a previous surgery when he stepped off the push arm of a dozer.

January 20, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I O Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hanging a cable, when he stepped out of shuttle car his knee(R) gave out. Employee did not seek medical attention or miss work until 2/13/06.

October 19, 2005 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I O Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted his left knee on a fire valve while firebossing the belts. He began missing work on 3/7/2006.

October 7, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I O Coal Company, LLC · Fall from machine

EE was standing on top of the bolting machine hanging a line curtain when he slipped & fell to the mine floor.

July 11, 2005 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I O Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING AROUND MANTRIP AND WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION TO THE GROUND AND TRIPPED OVER A ROCK ON THE GROUND AND TWISTED KNEE.

July 5, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I O Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was rolling MRS cable onto the plow of the #3 MRS when he slipped & fell- striking his wrist(R).

February 1, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I O Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee lost his footing & fell injuring his hand (R).

December 28, 2004 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I O Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF SCOOP, LOST BALANCE AND FELL

August 17, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I O Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CHANGING BATTERIES ON A SCOOP AND WAS PULLING THE BATTERY BELL FROM THE BATTERY. HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE FIRE SUPPRESSANT HANGING FROM TOP. A KNOT AROSE BEHIND HIS RIGHT EAR.

June 24, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I O Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of mantrip when he felt his knee pop.

April 11, 2004 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Speed Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM FELT LEFT KNEE POP WHILE WALKING ON UN-EVEN SURFACE.

March 16, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Speed Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

HE SLIPPED ON A COAL PILE, HIT HIS HEAD ON CRUSHER MOTOR.

February 16, 2004 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Speed Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pulling belt and slipped and fell. When he fell, he landed on his hand. He continued to work until 02/23/04.

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