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October 29, 2018 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the right side return airway coming off of overcast when EE slipped on steps and hurt back and neck.

August 23, 2017 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting into a scoop and twisted back.

January 4, 2017 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting into scoop and twisted right knee.

October 26, 2016 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting off of a buggy when EE's foot got caught on the buggy and EE fell into the coal rib and hurt EE's left shoulders.

October 14, 2016 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting into scoop when left leg slid back and knee popped. Felt pain in it.

September 19, 2016 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was unplugging a mantrip from the charger when they slipped and fell backwards hurting their back.

June 25, 2016 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was working on a tracking node for the tracking system. EE was standing on a 4 wheeler to perform the work. EE lost footing and fell off it. Hurt back, right arm and right leg.

April 20, 2016 KY · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was in the mine office. Due to a medical condition EE blacked out and fell on a metal folding chair and hurt back and right shoulder.

January 13, 2016 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was roof bolting. EE was walking back toward the back of the roof bolter to get more roof bolts when EE tripped over a piece of draw rock and twisted left ankle.

October 15, 2015 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was shoveling belts when he tripped and fell hurting his back and right leg.

October 1, 2015 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was shoveling at long fork No2 belt head. when he slipped and fell and felt pain in his back.

January 21, 2015 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking between the shuttle car and rib when EE tripped over some loose rock and fell and hurt back.

August 21, 2014 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping set a jack under a beam when he slipped and fell and cut his left thumb. He received 5 stitches.

August 16, 2014 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was laying track rail when he slipped and fell on a track tie cutting his right knee he received 6 stitches.

August 14, 2014 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking by the belt line when he tripped and fell and hurt his left knee.

May 29, 2014 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting off slope car at mane hole No 4 when he slipped and twisted his right ankle.

February 18, 2014 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on the track and twisted his left knee. Track was wet were it had been watered.

December 30, 2013 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was walking on elevated platform 39 ft above ground it appears a section of the floor broke out from under his footing causing him to fall 39 ft to the ground, it fracture his back.

December 28, 2013 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was coming out of changing room. When he stepped out of the door he fell and twisted his right knee.

December 6, 2013 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was walking across supply car when he slipped and fell and felt pain in his back.

August 26, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking by scoop charger when he tripped on charging leeds. Twisted his right ankle.

July 26, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking across section. When he stepped in a hole and twisted his right knee.

July 11, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was roof bolting he stepped on some mud and his foot slipped out from under him and his left leg hit on rope bolt plate cut cutting it. He received 3 stitches no lost time.

June 6, 2013 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to change a roller on No 2 belt as he crossed over the belt his boot got caught on the belt line rail causing him to jump off the belt. It sprain his foot.

April 16, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking towards the roof bolter when he stepped in a hole and twisted his right knee.

October 12, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was recovering belt structure he took a step forward and felt pain in his right foot.

October 11, 2012 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee fell off of a 4-wheeler. When he fell he fell on his S.C.S.R. and fractured 2 ribs on his left side.

September 18, 2012 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking with some roof bolts when he slipped and twisted his back.

August 29, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading supply's off of a rail car when he tripped over the rail and twisted his right ankle.

May 2, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting a joint of pipe on fire deluge at No.8 head. Slipped and hurt his right knee.

October 6, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking beside of track rail when he tripped on the track and twisted his right ankle.

September 14, 2011 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a 5 gal bucket of oil when his foot slipped and he felt pain in his lower back.

August 8, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was shoveling tailpiece when he tripped over an anchor pin and landed on his left knee.

May 20, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was roof bolting. When he stepped away from roof bolter he twisted his right knee

October 29, 2010 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting onto the man trip when he twisted around to get on he felt a pop in his left knee.

November 19, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking across section when he tripped and twisted his left knee.

November 18, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking beside the roof bolter and twisted his right ankle.

October 2, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was hanging bolter cable. He tripped over cable and hit his head on the coal rib and cut it on the left side above his ear. He received 19 staples. No lost time. He came back to work his next shift.

April 15, 2009 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking and lost his footing and fell and cut the inside of his left hand. Had to have 2 stitches.

June 13, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping make a power move, when he tripped on a power cable and pulled muscle in his right leg.

November 6, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on a scoop when his foot slipped causing him to fall backwards his right leg became lodged between bucket jack and scoop twisting leg it broke small bone in his right leg under knee.

August 9, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

He was bolting top when his wrench got stuck in drill pot. When he pulled wrench out he lost his balance and fell against the rib. Hurt his right shoulder.

March 28, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking beltline he stepped across water line he stepped and straddled the watch line pulled muscle in his back.

February 22, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Traveling up belt line, when he stumbled and fell, twisting his left knee.

February 16, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Putting scoop on charge. As he pushed charger into batteries, his feet slipped and he started to fall. He tryed to catch himself, grabbed scoop bucket and cut his left hand between thumb and first finger. 10 Stitches.

July 24, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

He was walking beside miner. He tripped over water line and fell. His shoulder hit the side of the miner. Left shoulder and ribs strained and bruised.

April 29, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping move miner cable when he slipped & fell backward hitting his back.

December 23, 2005 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was pulling cable away from miner while moving. after lifting cable, foot slipped causing employee to fall against miner.

August 27, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WALKING BELT HE STEPPED IN A HOLE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE AND LEFT KNEE.

July 27, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

STANDING NEXT TO BELT LINE STARTED TO WALK BACKWARDS HE TRIPPED AND FELL GRABBED WITH HIS RIGHT HAND INDEX FINGER HIT BELT LINE. BROKE FINGER.

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