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May 14, 2008 IN · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vigo - Cypress Mine LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated he was in the process of spreading a tarp over the 1800 Hitachi Shovel car-body to keep the rain off the area where the disassembly with was being performed. As he took a step to spread the tarp he slipped on the slick surface causing him to fall backwards striking the middle of his back area on the shovel's roller.

April 6, 2006 IN · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vigo - Cypress Mine LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated he was cleaning front windshield on loader, when he slipped and fell on his left side(same level), causing a sprain to the left shoulder. EE said that mud accumulated on his boots, which caused the accident.

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