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August 4, 2010 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

As EE did a belt fire boss run at 6 left drive he slipped and fell hurting his left knee.

April 1, 2010 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was at beltline drive and turned around and twisted his right knee. Employee stated that he was standing in mud at the time of injury. Employee began missing work on 4/8/2010.

March 18, 2010 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 6/17/10 employee reported to mine management that on 3/18/10 he stepped backward off the scoop and twisted his left knee. *MRI has been rescheduled twice and he is still waiting on an MRI. No missed time as of 8/3/2010.

January 13, 2010 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell during snow storm and hurt his right elbow.

January 13, 2010 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stepped on a 4" water line and fell. EE did not go to the doctor until 1/17/10. He began missing work on 1/18/10

March 16, 2009 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated he slipped and fell, hurt his back.

January 14, 2008 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keokee Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running centers & slipped on the wet bottom & twisted his left knee.

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