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September 23, 2024 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

A mechanic was working to remove the final drive of a Cat D10 dozer. EE was repositioning self on the idler frame so that a forklift could be brought in to remove the final drive. EE's hand slipped and EE lost balance and fell backward 42 inches and landed on their back on the track pad (grouser) that had been removed.

March 1, 2024 KY · Coal inspector SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

A contractor from Kone Cranes was hired to inspect the crane/hoist on the 3rd floor of the prep plant. The contractor stated that they were climbing a ladder to access the crane when the contractor fell from the 4th rung of the ladder. Contractor was complaining of hip, back and head hurting so was accompanied to the ER to get checked out.

July 21, 2023 KY · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee had just put a mantrip (buggy) on charge and had taken the cushion into the building for storage and when the EE exited the building EE stated that EE tripped over some cable and fell on shoulder and face. EE stated that EE's neck and shoulder were hurting and chose to drive self to the hospital ER.

May 10, 2017 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was descending steps of truck dump when the 2nd to the bottom step broke causing them to hurt their ankle.

May 3, 2011 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cleaning the raw coal belt and was going to get a water hose when he slipped and fell hurting his ribs and elbow.

February 18, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alden Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on miner, as he turned he felt Rt.leg slip twisted knee.

March 3, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alden Resources LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to grease & fuel coal auger slipped and fell and injured right ankle.

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