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November 8, 2019 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated employee was carrying an acetylene bottle when tripped over the corner of a top structure causing employee to fall and twist back and hip.

April 13, 2015 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was in process of hanging miner cable and waterline, in 45 inches of height. While lifting the cable to install insulated hanger the employee changed body position and lost balance, fell onto the head of continuous miner that was not being operated, and power was off on the machine. Employee continued to work until seeking medical attention on 04/28/2015.

January 6, 2014 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking near the NE Mains power center and fell striking his head and falling to the ground onto his left hand injuring his hand and shoulder. Injured did not miss work until 1/14/2014

January 9, 2013 WV · Coal rodman, surveyor/transit helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

EE was standing on a 4' ladder to set a spool when he slipped & fell to the ground. EE struck his left elbow on the bottom crushing & bruise felt. EE was holding a metal roof strap & when he fell he received a small 3/8" laceration to the left index finger at the first joint. Bleeding was very minimal. EE exited the mine under his own power and refused treatment and/or ambulance.

October 19, 2009 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was laying decking and stepped beyond caution tape onto unsecured decking. The decking moved and he fell through the decking.

April 14, 2009 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

The employee was dismounting a D9L dozer when his leg gave and he fell 42" to the ground. The injured employee stated to MSHA Inspector that his leg gave out causing him to fall. This is a result of a previous injury requiring surgery to the employee's back. (See inspector's investigation notes)

December 31, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Trying to get truck started - slipped, fell and landed on his back on the ground - sprain/strain lumbosacral -

June 10, 2008 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking across the section when he slipped on wet and muddy floor. He caught himself on the rib. He felt pain in his back. He worked until 6/27/08 when he left for vacation. He did not return from vacation due to his injury. His first missed day was 7/7/07.

October 19, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was exiting the scoop when he slipped on wet belting in the roadway, his left leg went underneath the scoop, resulting in a twisting motion to his knee.

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