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May 31, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Injured employee said he slipped in a mud hole on the section and strained his knee.

January 23, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was picking up a piece of waterline and slipped and turned his left knee inward.

September 28, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on lose material and fell and twisted left knee servicing miner.

September 19, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped in the mud loading the belt tools

September 1, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting off mantrip on section, EE tripped on something and pulled something in his back. Tried to work and pain became more severe. EE worked until 1:30a.m.

June 19, 2009 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking belts, stepped in crack in bottom.

June 11, 2008 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped into hole and twisted right knee.

May 22, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking back from lunch in #4 entry. Slipped in mud, fell and injured right hand.

November 9, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped off forklift and stepped on uneven ground and right ankle twisted.

August 1, 2006 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had assisted in setting a bent for a conveyor support. He was standing on a concrete pier & stepped from the pier to a guard rail. From the guard rail he jumped to the ground landing on a piece of loose guard rail & he twisted his left ankle.

May 22, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking down hill on No. 1 belt. Fell on slick, loose mud and twisted and landed on his left knee.

June 10, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

TRIPPED AND FELL AGAINST SIDE OF BATTERY AND CUT EAR - REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 10, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON SLICK PLACE IN THE MINE FLOOR. INJURED LOWER BACK.

May 10, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp · Fall from machine

STEPPED OFF OF MANTRIP, STEPPED ON A LEDGE TWISTED KNEE AND ANKLE.

October 13, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF SECTION TAILPIECE ON TO A PIECE OF COAL & JAMMED RIGHT KNEE

October 3, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PUTTING LAST ROW OF BOLTS IN FACE. CLIMBED OVER SOME GOB & HURT KNEE.

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