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April 28, 2011 IN · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covol Engineered Fuels · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Heavy rain and deep mud, the employee was going up and down on the track hoe, when he slipped on the steps of the track hoe and caught himself with right hand and straining his right shoulder.

March 19, 2009 AL · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covol Engineered Fuels LC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The john boat floor was slippery as water had accumulated in the bottom at one side of the boat.

March 11, 2009 AL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covol Engineered Fuels LC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was examining the air cylinder in the float cell. When he started to come down the ladder, he took a misstep on the ladder which turned his foot sideways causing his knee to pop.

January 21, 2009 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covol Engineered Fuels LC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Jumped off the back of a truck to the ground, instead of climbing down.

April 9, 2008 AL · Coal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covol Engineered Fuels LC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking/running across the construction site of a preparation plant - when he twisted his left knee on uneven ground/mud.

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