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January 4, 2014 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Putting parts on a pallet and writing down part number and started walking and trip over a box of fittings and fell on the floor.

October 28, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Pulling a rock dust hose to the track entry got feet tangled up in hose and tripped hit draw head on the track motor

August 1, 2013 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that while walking toward the guard house, she tripped on a drainage grate and fell to the ground.

July 11, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Went to go get tools at scoop charger to work on the bolter when he slipped and fell hurting his right ankle and leg.

April 3, 2013 WV · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working as a field manager and stepped out of the truck into a hole in the lot. This resulted in an injury to his right knee.

August 9, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was walking to back of bolter to tram the bolter from deck due to steep hill and he slipped and tried to catch his self from falling and caught right hand between the light guard and light

March 8, 2012 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

While dismounting dozer, slipped and fell to the ground

January 21, 2012 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While moving material, slipped, fell backward and hit his head.

January 9, 2012 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while unloading supplies, he got his foot stuck in the mud, he twisted around injuring his back. (Continued working until 1/16/12, started missing work on 1/16/12).

November 22, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while getting out of the truck, his foot slipped off the step and he twisted his ankle.

October 12, 2011 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while dismounting the loader, his foot slipped off the step and he fell approx. 5' to the ground.

July 17, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while dismounting the slate truck, his foot slipped from the bottom step, injuring his shoulder.

May 31, 2011 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking around miner slipped and fell caught his fall with his hand.

April 28, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

While cleaning off the top of the continuous miner, slipped and fell off, twisting his right ankle.

February 25, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from ladders

EE was on a ladder while building a stopping. The stopping started to fall, so he jumped off the ladder and landed on the ground straining his lower back.

November 8, 2010 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while working on the belts, he stepped in mud and twisted his leg.

June 14, 2010 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while getting off of his ride, he twisted around and injured his back.

June 7, 2010 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

EE stated that while dismounting the rock truck, he lost his grip on the hand rail and fell approx 14' from the top step.

April 30, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While loading belt structure, twisted around and twisted his knee.

March 12, 2010 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down a slight degree slope after it had been raining while carrying a tool bag that weighed about 10 lbs. He slipped on mud and twisted while trying to catch himself to keep from falling.

September 1, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EE stated that while loading timbers onto a scoop, he tripped and fell. The timber landed on his arm.

June 10, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while dismounting a dozer, he slipped and fell from the dozer track to the ground. (started missing work on 6-13-09)

June 6, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while walking on the section he stepped in mud and twisted his knee. Started missing work on 7/14/09

May 30, 2009 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while pulling a miner cable he slipped and twisted his knee.

February 27, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was working on an engine installation for a Highwall Miner Generator Set. We suspect he inadvertently hit the door release button with his leg or foot and fell to the ground. He possibly has a broken left wrist and right shoulder.

February 23, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

After putting antifreeze in the coal truck, he slipped while dismounting and fell approx 3' to the ground.

October 18, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee stated that while standing on a ladder installing doors, he fell from the ladder and struck his arm on the door.

August 5, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE fell against shuttle care and broke his right hand.

August 8, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While wiring up pig tale on truck, stepping down off the truck he slipped and fell and hit head on fender.

August 28, 2006 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while dismounting a D10 dozer he slipped and twisted his knee and ankle.

May 17, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated that while walking across the section he stepped on a rock and slipped and fell to the ground injuring his ribs and rght side.

January 21, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped in the mud and broke right ankle.

May 12, 2005 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While playing around with EE and mine foreman grabbed him around the neck and they fell into a refrigerator in the mine office injury his head and neck.

April 7, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was raising hood on truck, and hand slipped off and he fell backwards.

March 24, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The ee was working on a tailgate of a truck and slipped.

February 12, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he stepped off of a battery box, twisted around and injured his lower back.

January 27, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states that while changing bits on the miner he tripped over a bucket of bits that were setting on the mine floor.

November 22, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

EE STATED THAT WHILE DISMOUNTING THE FORKLIFT HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE FELL TO THE GROUND. (EE CONT'D WORKING DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 2/7/05.

August 24, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that while backing the roof bolter out of the No. 1 entry, he slipped on a rock and fell, landing on his right knee.

July 16, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CARRYING GLUE AND STEPPED ON A SLICK ROCK & FELL. HURT LOWER BACK & RT. KNEE.

June 29, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV, LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK FILLING UP A WATER TANK WHEN AN AIR POCKET SURGED IN THE HOSE KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND.

June 23, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING BELT CHAIN'S AND FOOT TWISTED AND SPRAINED LEFT KNEE.

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