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March 31, 2003 IL · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Illini Energy Resources Llc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE FUELING THE DOZER, EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACK FROM THE DECK TO DESCEND TO THE GROUND BUT MISSED THE TRACK (THE NEXT STEP). HE FELL, STRIKING HIS FACE ON THE RIGHT SIDE BREAKING THE ORBITAL BO NE IN TWO PLACES JUST ABOVE THE CHEEK. HE WAS ALSO COMPLAINING OF PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. BOTH FACE AND SHOULDER STRUCK THE LEFT PUSH ARM OF THE DOZER. HE HAD THE FULL NOZZLE IN HIS HAND.

October 28, 2000 IL · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Illini Energy Resources Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED KNEE WHEN STEPPED IN HOLE. KNEE SWOLLEN. DATE INJURY WAS REPORTED 11/4/00. FIRST DAY MISSED WORK WAS 11/8/00.

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