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April 19, 2023 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covol Fuels No. 3, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Equipment operator was getting off Komatsu loader. When EE stepped off the ladder, EE twisted the left knee. Due to improper footing.

March 21, 2012 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covol Fuels No. 3, LLC · Fall from machine

Reason unknown trucker climbed upon floats for dredge after they were loaded on a flat bed trailer. He either slipped, tripped or stepped off the float and fell approx 8 1/2 ft to ground striking his head and face on the ground. He was bleeding from nose & mouth also unconscious for approx 3 minutes then confused for 20 minutes.

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