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August 8, 2014 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee alleges falling while dismounting from 777G Rock Truck and injuring Upper leg/knee

June 10, 2014 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting Loader and twisted ankle on step.

March 8, 2014 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

straightening piece of metal wrench slipped fell back caught weight on left knee heard a pop

January 24, 2014 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE IN THE PARKING LOT AND FELL.

August 8, 2013 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fixing pump and was climbing out of pit. Co-EE reached to give him a helping hand up and IEE slipped as co-EE was pulling him up. Heard something pop in his back. Right leg went numb, left leg and lower back had a lot of pain.

July 26, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee alleges falling from a 777 rock truck causing back and arm injury.

July 13, 2013 WV · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

The operator was dismounting the DM Ingersol Drill when he fell. Sliding ladder was maintained in up position three point contact was not being utilized. No oil/grease was found on hand rails, ladder nor were any stumbling hazards found. The operator complained of lower back and hip pain and was taken to the hospital. No witnesses were present at the time of fall.

March 16, 2012 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stepped down in a low place and slipped and fell. Foreman asked him if he was hurt. Victim stated he was fine and did not want to seek medical help. On March 23rd, victim showed up to work in the parking area and became very nervous acting. His son who is also an employee took him to the doctor.

February 13, 2012 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dismounting D10N dozer and foot slipped. Step was wet and foot slipped off the second step causing pain in the lower back going out through the right arm.

December 14, 2011 KY · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Welding on bucket of excavator and the surface area was slick. Safety glasses fell off face and when he reached for them he slipped and twisted knee.

November 4, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

EE was climbing off the dozer and his feet slipped. He caught himself on the push arm and pulled a muscle in his back. Taken to emergency room by his wife. Given cat scan, given muscle relaxers and missed one shift of work. Returned to work with no restriction.

September 9, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

Victim was stepping onto the bottom rung of the ladder to climb onto the Caterpillar 777 he was operating when his foot slipped. He sustained an avulsion fracture to his right ankle. He took himself to the hospital. They x-rayed, and splinted his ankle, he was released and returned to work on the 14th with no restrictions. Missed 3 days work.

June 20, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from ladders

Victim was standing on the 2nd rung of a stepladder when he lost his balance and fell to mine floor. Taken to hospital where he was treated for a bruised hip or hip pointer. Still off work to this date.

June 4, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Victim was working on a D-10 dozer. He tripped and fell against the push arm. Fractured a rib on his right side. Treated & released at the hospital. Still off work to this date.

March 7, 2011 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Victim stepped from lube truck to ground and slipped on muddy ground. His back began hurting. He drove himself to ER. Given a steroid injection and told to stay off work for a week. Returned to work on 3-14-11.

September 14, 2010 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Victim was climbing down the stairs and slipped on the bottom step. He fell and struck his buttocks on the steps. He bruised his lower back and buttocks. Employee was off the 15th and returned to work on the 16th & 17th . He worked one-half day on the 18th and said his back started hurting again so he went back to the Pikeville Medical Center.

June 14, 2010 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall down stairs

Victim is an employee of the KY DOT. They were hauling shot rock from the job site to use in road repair. EE was exiting the office after receiving Hazard Training. He slipped and fell on the steps which resulted in a broken left leg.

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