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March 18, 2014 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured miner was dismounting a 988F front end loader and rolled his right ankle when he stepped onto frozen area of ground that was elevated. The injured miner did not fall but he did roll his right ankle. The injured miner went to an orthopedic doctor on 03/31/2014 and was told he would need surgery to repair a torn ligament between the tibia and fibula.

March 3, 2014 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall from ladders

The man was using a ladder to remove a mine phone from a storage shelf. While stepping down off the ladder, the man slipped and fell onto the floor.

January 16, 2014 PA · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee exited 1/2 ton truck at shop area. When he stepped out of the truck, his foot slipped on ice. He held onto the door handle with his left hand to keep from falling to the ground and injured his left shoulder. The injured miner was seen by an orthopedic doctor on February 27, 2014 and will not return to work until the injury is healed.

September 9, 2013 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was picking up tools at the tool sled. He stepped back and onto a drill steel laying on the bottom causing him to fall and twist his knee.

August 14, 2013 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was exiting a scoop operator's compartment. While twisting his body when exiting he felt a pain in his knee.

June 4, 2013 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured person was walking in #4 entry when he tripped on an offset in bottom. As he was falling he put out his left arm to break the fall. He felt pain in left elbow. He has been diagnosed with a left elbow sprain. Treatment will be physical therapy.

April 25, 2013 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking in the section near the feeder when he slipped and fell injuring his knee.

April 22, 2013 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was standing on the edge of a wooden pallet and handing an Omega Block to a man installing a ventilation wall. The man's foot slipped off the pallet causing the man to twist his low back.

February 11, 2013 PA · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking to the personnel carrier when he tripped in a rut and fell on his left shoulder. The man continued in a regular duty status until 8-8-13 when he went on a restricted duty status.

January 14, 2013 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man slipped and fell while walking in the mine and injured his shoulder when he attempted to stop his fall. The man continued to work his regular duties until 1-29-2013 at which time he went on a restricted duty status.

October 17, 2012 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was walking near the load center when he slipped on the wet bottom and twisted his knee.

September 17, 2012 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was walking when he slipped on a wet ledge and twisted his knee. The man performed his normal duties until 9-26-12 when he went on restricted duty.

August 2, 2012 PA · Coal apprentice, trainee SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall from machine

The man was performing maintenance on top of the continuous miner. He was dismounting the machine and jumped to the mine floor and then felt pain in his ankle.

June 5, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was pulling the excess roof bolter cable from behind the bolter. He threw the loops of cable behind him. When the bolter began to tram forward the man's leg became entangled in the cable and he fell down.

May 14, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The man was walking beside the roof bolter when he tripped. He attempted to catch his balance by grabbing the side of the bolter. His hand slid and jammed against the arm of the bolter head boom.

April 19, 2012 PA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee fell from elevated position on new construction project. Employee sustained injuries to the head, arm and waist.

April 19, 2012 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured employee was preparing to grease the front end loader he operated that day. He tripped on the 3/4 inch grease line that he was going to be using. He tripped over the grease line in the doorway at the maintenance shop while he was walking to attach the airline to the air greaser.

March 15, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was pulling up the slack on the roof bolter cable when he slipped and fell backwards onto the bottom.

March 7, 2012 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was stepping off a belt crossover when he lost his footing and twisted his ankle.

March 5, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The man was bending a roof bolt when he slipped and fell forward striking his hand against the roof bolting machine.

February 15, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was standing on the roof bolter to scale a piece of rock down. While stepping, he lost his balance and twisted his knee.

February 13, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling cable when his right foot got caught in the mud causing him to twist his right knee.

February 13, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking in the parking lot and slipped and fell.

January 16, 2012 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking to knock down a piece of ice hanging from the roof when he slipped on a piece of ice and fell down.

December 16, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was carrying a roll of CO cable when he slipped on wet bottom and felt a pain in his low back. The man continued to work regular duty until 12-23-11 when he went on restricted duty status.

December 6, 2011 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The man was switching his seating location in a shuttle to change travel directions. While turning around he tripped and his hand struck the coal rib when he attempted to catch his balance.

November 7, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The man was placing his hand on the roof bolter when he slipped and struck his mouth against the base of the roof bolter canopy. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only(chipped tooth)

October 7, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was carrying oil cans when he stepped in a hole in the bottom and twisted his knee. The man continued to perform his regular duties until 10-20-11 at which time he went on restricted duty status.

September 6, 2011 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The man was assisting in the building of a permanent stopping. He tripped on the blocks stacked on the bottom and fell on the blocks, injuring his back.

August 29, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was walking in the section when he stepped in a hole and twisted his knee.

August 26, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The man was bending a roof bolt when he fell forward and struck his forehead against the ATRS system on the roof bolting machine. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only. (stitches)

August 15, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking to the personnel carrier when he slipped on wet bottom, fell and twisted his knee.

July 2, 2011 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Fall from machine

An employee was dismounting a D-11 dozer at break time. The environment was dry. The hand railing, foots steps and grab rails were all found to be in good condition. The employee remembers climbing down to the push arm of the dozer blade. He woke up lying on the ground. The height from the ground to the top of the push arm he was standing on is 36 inches.

April 29, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall from machine

The man was repairing a roof bolting machine. As he was stepping off the machine, he slipped and fell causing pain in his knees.

March 21, 2011 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While crossing the belt, the man stepped onto the bottom and twisted his ankle.

February 21, 2011 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall from machine

The man was climbing off a belt crossover when his foot caught on the step causing him to fall and twist his knee. The man continued to perform his normal duties until 5/25/2011 when he was placed on restricted duty.

December 14, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Fall from machine

An employee was closing doors on the train cars. The employee was pulling down on a bar to close the car door and it slipped causing the employee to fall backwards onto his right foot. The employee notified PBS Coals, Inc. on December 16, 2010 that he would need surgery to repair the broken fibula bone.

November 30, 2010 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down the ladder of a CAT 777 rock truck when his foot slipped on ice on the last step. The employee did have three points of contact and when his foot slipped off the step he pulled his left shoulder. PBS Coals, Inc. was notified that the employee will need surgery to repair his left shoulder. First day of work missed was December 21, 2010.

November 8, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was pulling a shuttle car cable when he slipped and fell to the bottom.

October 30, 2010 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking in the section when his left leg gave out from under him.

July 26, 2010 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking through the section when he slipped and fell forward. He attempted to break his fall with his arms and jammed his arms into the bottom. The man continued to work regular duty until 09/07/2010 when he reported off work.

May 11, 2010 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was walking and slipped on wet bottom, causing him to twist his knee. The man continued to work regular duty until 5-18-10.

February 26, 2010 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking out of the outside shop when he slipped and fell to the ground.

September 4, 2009 PA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked into a hole that was cut out of the floor while repairs were being made.

April 13, 2009 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was walking along the belt entry when he stepped on uneven bottom and twisted his knee.

March 31, 2009 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was walking towards the continuous miner when he stepped in a hole and twisted his knee.

March 30, 2009 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole and twisted his leg & hip.

March 7, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was marking steel in the lay-down yard and slipped. Strained lower back.

March 6, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PBS Coals, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was mounting his machine when he slipped and fell to the ground injuring his left shoulder.

February 20, 2009 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was opening door, slipped and lost balance and fell on bit buckets, causing injury to ribs.

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