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December 12, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was ascending the steps on the Cat 789C Rock truck when he slipped on the bumper, losing his footing and fell on the ground.

December 11, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was descending the steps on the Cat 789C Rock truck when he slipped on the bumper, losing his footing and fell on the ground.

October 23, 2013 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping out of truck onto the ground when the ground shifted and the employee twisted his right knee.

July 16, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee exited the cab of the shovel and was walking along the walkway when he stumbled and fell. He grabbed the handrail to catch himself and strained his right shoulder.

October 8, 2012 WV · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while getting on the drill, when he put his foot on the first step he got dizzy and fell backwards. This caused him to twist his left knee.

September 15, 2012 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was going up the ladder to gt into the rock truck, his foot slipped off of the first step and he fell to the ground.

January 14, 2012 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that on January 14th, while getting out of his truck he slipped and fell causing him to twist his back. The employee did not miss any work due to this injury until 4-9-2012.

October 17, 2011 WV · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall from machine

While getting off the PC-4000 Shovel, Employee slipped and twisted his ankle and felt pain in his back.

February 21, 2011 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He was wiring up shot, stepped in dust pile. There was a crack under the pile and his foot went in the crack and he fell and fractured leg.

January 19, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while getting off a rock truck, he slipped and fell. He caught himself with his left arm causing his shoulder to be stubbed.

August 31, 2009 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while getting on the dozer he slipped and fell. He used his right hand to catch himself. This accident was not reported until 9-1-2009.

May 18, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was flagging traffic, when he twisted his ankle while crossing the road.

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

Employee was dismounting a "lizard truck". He missed the last step causing him to fall.

October 2, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while getting on the "lizard truck" his foot slipped. When he turned to grab the handrail he twisted his back. Injury was reported on 10-6-08.

August 8, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated that while fueling the D-11 dozer, he slipped and fell backwards striking his back on the dozer truck.

June 17, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was filling d-8 dozer with fuel and EE slipped off the dozer track.

October 4, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall from machine

EE was working on rock truck, when he slipped and fell.

July 6, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading a shot in mud, stepped back into a borehole, felt like something broke, sharp pain in back and left leg. Continued working until 8:30 PM.

December 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down from steel platform he was working on and twisted his left ankle, tearing ligaments.

October 10, 2005 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynamic Energy Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing an extension ladder to secure & bolt up but the ladder slid out from underneath him before he reached the top. Right shoulder dislocated when he attempted to hold himself from falling 4 ft to ground.

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