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April 9, 2008 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tech walked into sample building to remove bag and stepped on loose floor grating and fell through with left leg up to shin below knee. The grating returned to position trapping leg. No skin damage; ankle sprain resulted. Grating may have been loosed due to vibration from sampling system or not replaced during recent construction. Grating in walkway path.

December 7, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ceredo Synfuel LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking to the Briquetter Building, employee stepped off of the pugmill concrete pad, which is approximately 6-8 inches above ground level and rolled his right ankle. This resulted in a sprained ankle and time off work.

July 10, 2007 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was attempting to remove a large lump of coal from the raw coal feeder with a jack hammer. The employee stepped on the handrail resulting in him falling onto the jack hammer.

July 8, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was performing maintenance on the A side briquetter unit and while performing this task tripped over a crib block. As a result, the employee fell into the belt structure and fractured his right arm (humerus).

June 20, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving miner cable out of roadway and stepped into a hole and felt pain in back and hip.

May 8, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across the storage yard and twisted his right ankle, which caused a sprain. Employee's doctor put him off for 3 days, therefore resulting in a lost time accident.

February 4, 2007 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting D9 dozer when his hand slipped off the handrail causing him to fall off the dozer cab access platform,employee landed upright on to the ground below and fractured his right ankle.

January 24, 2007 VA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was taking air reading on top overcast. Coming down steps on overcast he midjudged last step causing him to fall backward hitting on his lower back and tailbone.

December 9, 2006 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked between line to hang halo spray bar. He started to rehang halo spray. When entering spot to reach chain, caught right boot toe on toe plate. Felt some knee pain but no medical attention needed at that time.

May 8, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was climbing up stairs of forklift when his left foot slipped off of top step his left leg went under forklift. He was holding onto both handles when slipped. Right knee ligament was strained.

March 3, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping roof bolt machine operator move to another location and strained lower back (slip & fall). (Employee starting missing 03/13/06.)

January 7, 2006 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING DOWN FROM LIGHT HOUSE TO MINE PORTALS AND SLIPPED ON FROZEN HAUL ROAD. HIS LEG WENT BACK UNDER HIS BODY - BROKE RIGHT ANKLE.

December 21, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was geting out of repairman's buggy, slipped and fell in mud.

November 27, 2005 VA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING BOLTS OUT OF PLATE ON CRUSHER. HE WENT TO MOVE OUT THE THE WAY TO POSITION HIMSELF TO PULL THE PLATE. THE BOTTOM OF HIS SHOES CAUGHT ON THE BASE OF THE CRUSHER, RESULTING IN TWISTING OF LEFT KNEE. FIRST DAY OFF WORK 1/31/06.

November 9, 2005 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employe was climbing off dozer, felt sharp pain in lower back.

September 10, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was getting out of deck of scoop. Area was muddy, twisted his left knee.

September 3, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of mantrip, felt pain in lower back, starting missing work 12/09/2005

August 26, 2005 KY · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing onto drill when his foot slipped on step resulting in a pulled muscle to the left shoulder.

August 6, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marmet Synfuel LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped over a 3" toe plate while walking backwards giving hand signals to a crane operator. Employee fell on the existing catwalk bruising his knee, ribs, and shoulder. He was OK until a few days ago, decided to go back to the doctor on 9/15. Doctor put him on modified duty, but no modified duty is available, therefore it's a lost time.

May 16, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing belt hangers with Fletcher drill when he stepped across T-bar and twisted his left knee.

March 15, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was shoveling tailpiece and fell backwards and landing on a piece of rock. Started missing work 3/17/2005.

March 12, 2005 WV · Coal coal strip operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals · Fall onto or against objects

EE was cleaning in the draw off tunnel by the feeder #2 walkway above tunnel floor. After cleaning was complete, EE was preparing to climb down the fixed ladder access. Before climbing down the ladder, the EE needed to reconnect the safety chain and while doing this, slipped and fell against the tunnel wall, injuring his right shoulder.

October 12, 2004 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking across section and slipped and fell on loose material. (Started missing work 10/18/2004).

June 15, 2004 WV · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON REAR BUMPER OF PICKUP PUTTING COAL SAMPLES IN BED OF TRUCK. HIS BOOTS WERE MUDDY WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED OFF BUMPER FALLING ON TOP OF TAILGATE, STRIKING HIS CHEST.

December 9, 2003 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING TO HIS TRUCK WHEN HE STEPPED ON A BOARD WHICH CAUSED HIM TO TRIP. HE FELL AGAINST HIS TRUCK AND HIS LEFT ARM WENT BETWEEN THE RUNNING BOARD AND THE TRUCK BODY FRACTURING HIS SHO ULDER.

July 24, 2003 VA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD POURED A BAG OF CHEMICAL INTO A FEEDER BOX. HE WANTED TO SEE HOW MUCH CHEMICAL WAS IN THE FEEDER. HE FOUND A METAL BOX TO CLIMB ONTO LOOK INTO THE FEEDER. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THE FLOOR STRIKING HIS HEAD AND RIGHT HIP.

July 19, 2003 VA · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATES HE WAS CLEANING THE GUARD SHACK, SWEEPING THE FLOOR. HE HAD TO MOVE A SMALL COOLER TO SWEEP UNDER IT, HE STEPPED ON THE FLOOR & IT GAVE WAY W/HIM. HIS RT. FOOT WENT THROUGH THE FLOOR WHILE HIS LEFT FOOT/LEG WENT UNDERNEATH HIM.

May 19, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky May Mining · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS IN STOOPED POSITION ALIGNING SPADS WHEN THE SHUTTLE CAR APPROACHED WHERE HE WAS WORKING WHEN INJURED REALIZED OPERATOR WAS NOT GOING TO STOP, HE GOT OUT OF THE PATH OF THE SHUTTLE CAR. HOWEVER, HE WAS CAUGHT BY THE SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AND THROWN AGAINST THE MINE ROOF AND CAUGHT AGAINST THE RIB.

August 23, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky May Mining · Fall onto or against objects

EE FELL DOWN GOING TO MAN TRIP AND CUT IS RIGHT 5TH DIGIT ON SHARP ROCK, REQIRING 6 STITCHES.

June 6, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Coal Terminal · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE BECAME ENTANGLED IN A WATER HOSE THAT HE WAS USING, LOST HIS BALANCE, FALLING ON LT. ELBOW.

October 1, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Coal Terminal · Fall from machine

EE BECAME FRIGHTENED BY LOUD NOISE NEAR HIM HE THEN JUMPED FROM STEP LADDER PLACED NEAR COAL HOPPER & BELT LINE. HE WAS APPROX 21/2 FT FROM GROUND HIS RIGHT FOOT COMES IN CONTACT WITH A LUM P OF CAOL & SPRAINS ANKLE. THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO MGMT UNTIL 10/29/01

August 6, 2001 VA · Coal cage/cager/station attendant, aerial tram (outside only) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS DESCENDING STAIRS FROM SECOND FLOOR WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW, RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING SUTURES.

July 3, 2001 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky May Coal Co.,Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING V-BELT AND SLIPPED AND FELL 7FT. OFF BELT.

May 6, 2001 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Coal Terminal · Fall from machine

EE FELL TO GROUND WHILE DESCENDING STEPS LOCATED ON COUNTERWEIGHT ON 988-F LOADER, IN THE ACT OF REFUELING.

January 4, 2001 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS ON AN EXTENSION LADDER TRYING TO FREE AN OVERHEAD ROLL-UP TYPE DOOR THAT WAS STUCK. THE LADDER SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE LANDED ONHIS FEET BUT THE IMPACT CAUSED A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT HEEL.

December 27, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha River Terminals, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING THE BINDER PUMP CONTAINMENTAREA WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON A PATCH OF ICE. ACCIDENT NOT REPORTED BY EMPLOYEE UNTIL 1/8/01.

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