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February 14, 2014 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking to his articulating truck (unit #5368) to start his shift and slipped on the snow/ice covered ground. The employee injured his left ankle in the fall.

September 4, 2013 WV · Coal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee twisted his right knee when he dismounted the GMC water truck. The employee began missing work on 1/23/2014.

August 5, 2013 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee slipped on the track, jerking his arm and causing a muscle tear. The employee did not miss work until 12/2/2013.

November 9, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco LLC · Fall from machine

After fueling Komatsu 155 dozer, the employee was remounting the dozer when he reached and missed the handrail grab. He slipped and fell, hitting his head on the dozer track. The employee has a laceration just above his nose on his forehead along with a couple of scratches on his nose.

March 30, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was seeding the bank at the refuse area. He slipped and hit his head on the rocks. He was unconscious when he was found. He had a scraped forehead and nose. He could not remember the events that led to the injury.

September 11, 2010 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured stated that he and another employee were cleaning the raw coal bin. The coal fell down, and the employee leaned back to catch his balance. He fell, striking his tailbone and lower back. He did not begin missing work until 9/16/2010.

November 18, 2009 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While sorting C-Channel beams EE tripped over a choker and sprained right ankle.

January 10, 2009 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coresco LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was replacing vee-belts on the M-5 conveyor. While attempting to roll the vee-belts on, the torque arm moved out of its bracket, causing the employee to lose his footing. He then fell from his position, striking his groin area on either the torque arm hook or torque arm bracket. He fell approximately 8 feet landing in some loose material on the ground.

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