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April 25, 2017 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping out of the shuttle car to change direction and twisted left knee.

November 3, 2016 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was working to repair the broken conveyor belt on the #5 belt line. As they were pulling the conveyor belt a chain hook slipped causing the chain to strike a roof jack pipe. The roof jack pipe struck one victim causing that person to strike EE knocking EE into conveyor belt structure. The impact caused several broken ribs.

March 25, 2013 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was torquing a fully grouted resin bolt and felt pain in his right ankle. He said it twisted and he sit down. He was brought outside and taken to doctor to have it x-rayed. His right ankle showed to be broken.

December 20, 2011 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling cable off a roof bolter cable reel, the cable stalled and he fell on his left shoulder. He felt pain but continued to work, he reported it to the superintendent but said he was ok. On 02/27/2012 he went to physician and the doctor scheduled surgery for 03/16/2012. He has not missed any work but will be off for several weeks after surgery to recover.

June 1, 2009 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on mine floor and cut left arm requiring stitches.

August 16, 2005 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

His foot stuck in the mud and twisted his knee.

December 3, 2003 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC. · Fall down stairs

EE AFTER SERVICING OUTSIDE DRIVE SLIPPED AND FELL COMING DOWN STEPS OFF #1 DRIVE. HE REPORTED HAVING PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND WAS PASSING BLOOD IN URINE.

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