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May 4, 2011 KY · Coal dispatcher SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ohio County Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In May 2011, EE worked for Custom Staffing Industrial Services & provided temp. dispatching services to Ohio County Coal Co. On May 4, 2011, EE allegedly injured ankle while walking on floor of a building. She completed her scheduled May 4 shift. The Ohio County Coal Co. is unaware of any medical provider who determined that she had to miss work as a result of alleged event on 5-4

August 24, 2010 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ohio County Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking through a door in the shop and tripped on a fan cord, stumbled and broke a bone in his ankle.

May 27, 2010 KY · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ohio County Coal Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated that while he was walking by the Joy CM-15, he tripped and fell into the miner. His right right left (upper thigh) struck a miner bit, which caused a laceration on his thigh.

April 14, 2010 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ohio County Coal Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE carrying roof bolts to front of pinner, stumbled and fell into bolter. Pin plate struck left forearm, causing a small laceration that required 5 stitches to close.

April 2, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ohio County Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hanging pinner cable stepped into a rut and sprained left ankle.

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