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May 21, 2012 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Coalgood Energy Co · Fall from machine

EE was stepping off the left side of a Caterpillar Dozer D9N as he stepped onto the push arm step twisting his ankle and fell to the ground, injuring his mid to lower back.

January 12, 2009 KY · Coal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

New Ridge Mining Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was removing forms from the inner wall of the raw coal tunnel. While making a move to the next panel he was relocating his positioning hook at the same time the loose panel fell causing him to loose his balance and fall from a distance of approximately 6 feet.

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