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May 7, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Highwall Mining, Inc · Fall from machine

While getting off the water truck, the employee stated that when he got to the last step his knee gave way causing him to slip and fall.

June 26, 2010 WV · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Highwall Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was on rear of grader fixing a light when he turned around to get in the cab stepping on tire. He slipped and fell between the tire and frame of machine striking his face and knee on final drive of the 16th grader.

June 21, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Highwall Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE was removing exhaust pipe from 793B truck, lost footing and slipped causing ee to strike his elbow on step/platform on the engine.

August 29, 2009 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Highwall Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At the end of shift employee was stepping off of D-11-R dozer. When stepping to ground, he turned his left ankle on the uneven ground.

July 10, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Highwall Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was filling a hydraulic tank with oil when he slipped and fell.

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