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June 27, 2000 OK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING DOWNHILL EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN BUTTHERE WAS A HOLE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO LOOSE HIS FOOTAGE AND THREW HIM OFF BALANCE. HE FELL BACKWARDS AND LANDED ON HIS BACK.

April 5, 2000 OK · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING AWAY FROM ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AND HE FELL DOWN LANDING ON HIS RIGHT SIDE. THIS INJURY WAS A RESULT OF HORSEPLAY.

March 9, 2000 OK · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING A 12' CRIB TIE, HE SLIPPED AND WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FOOTING, HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 3, 2000 OK · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BENDING DOWN, HIS RIGHT KNEE TWISTED.

November 26, 1999 OK · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF LEDGE IN THE TRAVEL WAY 12" -18" DEEP AND TWISTED KNEE. *THIS ACCIDENT DID NOT BECOME MSHA REPORTABLE UNTIL 3-27-00. HE WENT TO THE DR. HE DID NOT HAVE ANY LOST TIME. HE HAS HAD RE PEATED VISITS TO THE DR. SINCE 3-27-00.

October 4, 1999 OK · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Fall from machine

HE WAS CARRYING 5 GALLONS OF OIL ACROSS THE HAULAGE. HIS BOOTS WERE MUDDY, HE STEPPED ONTO THE METAL BRIDGE & HIS FOOT SLIPPED, HE FELL ON THE PANLINE.

August 20, 1999 OK · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE THROWING BAGS OF ROCK DUST OUT OF A RAMCAREMPLOYEE STEPPED FORWARD, SLIPPED AND FELL ON A HOSECLAMP.

July 6, 1999 OK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Fall onto or against objects

FELL DOWN WHILE CARRYING TOOLS, FELL ON RESCUER WHICH HIT RIBS.

March 17, 1999 OK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Fall from machine

FELL WHEN HE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE BACK OF THE SERVICE TRUCK, HE USED HIS RIGHT HAND TO CATCH HIMSELF.

January 30, 1997 OK · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Georges Colliers Inc · Fall from machine

HE WAS CLEANING RAM ON RAMCAR & SLIPPED, GRABBING HOLD OF CAR TO NOT HIT THE GROUND & PULLED HIS BACK.

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