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March 15, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Injured was stepping off belt tailpiece when foot slipped off of rounded/wet 12"x12" header causing injured to fall and hit back on corner of 12"x12" header. Please note that this accident was not reported until May 2, 2005 because injured did not cease work until 5-2-05, due to injury worsening.

May 25, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was hooking up chain behind ram on coal hauler when he stepped in hole, twisting knee and ankle, and also received abrasion to front of lower leg (shin).

August 2, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPING OFF OF ROOF BOLTER MACHINE AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE #2 ENTRY.

December 19, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Fall from machine

STANDING ON SCOOP RESETTING TIMBERS, SLIPPED AND FELL OFF.

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