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April 11, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Development · Fall from machine

Supervisor was taking water at lunch to Pit 3. When he pulled up EE was standing by loader and said he fell off bottom step of truck, EE said he must of bent step early in the day. Supervisor took EE to parking lot where EE's wife drove him to the Dr.

December 12, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Development · Fall from machine

EE was parking front end loader at the end of the shift. EE caught his foot on bottom step and fell, hitting his head. Lacerated the right side of his head.

July 10, 2005 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Development · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was attempting to check engine oil in fuel truck when he slipped and caught right leg between bumper and fender.

December 6, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Development · Fall to the walkway or working surface

GETTING OUT OF SERVICE TRUCK HE SLIPPED ON ICE & FELL HURTING LOW BACK.

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