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January 28, 2021 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southland Resources, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee stepped on the step of the powder truck to change the wiper blade, fell to the ground hurting right leg.

February 3, 2007 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southland Resources, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While servicing a piece of equipment, EE was pulling grease hose and walking backward. He tripped and fell backward onto his back.

December 7, 2006 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southland Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While servicing a company vehicle, stepped in a hole and twisted his ankle.

September 6, 2005 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southland Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting his stockpile truck twisting his right knee when he claims his foot got hung in step.

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