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December 12, 2014 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deane Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was going to move a water hose out of road. Tripped and fell on frozen ice and debris

August 28, 2014 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deane Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Workman was standing on the #7 head drive pulling on motor leads when he lost his footing and fell into a H beam on the head drive. He strained his right shoulder and lower back.

March 7, 2013 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deane Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was repairing the discharge line on a Floc transfer pump. Floc was present on the floor and he slipped and struck his head on an elevated piece of concrete. EE sustained a laceration requiring 5 staples to close the wound.

November 11, 2011 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deane Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was cleaning crusher chute when coal broke loose covering his feet, causing him to fall back hitting his head and right elbow on grating which resulted in a laceration on his head requiring 10 stitches.

November 12, 2009 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deane Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee stepped from ladder on top of tank when the tank collapsed. He grabbed the edge the tank, cutting his fingers and resulting in three stitches.

May 10, 2009 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deane Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was outside loading top structure into scoop when he tripped on a cable and his back.

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