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March 3, 2009 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Centre Crown Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was unpluging a battery from a ram car when he slipped and fell while standing on loose coal. His left thumb was cut when he fell. Three stitches were required to close the wound.

February 20, 2009 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Centre Crown Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While washing a Roof Bolting Machine he stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee. He did not begin missing until April 2, 2009 after a surgical procedure was preformed on his left knee.

February 13, 2009 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Centre Crown Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was assigned to work on the conveyor belt. As he was traveling (walking) in a x-cut that contained muddy gob on the floor he slipped on a 3" water pipe and fell onto his buttock. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital and treated for a contusion.

February 5, 2009 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Centre Crown Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing an 8 ft roof bolt, while straighting the bolt to install he slipped and strained his back.

September 8, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Centre Crown Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported that he tripped and lost his balance when he fell and twisted his right knee.

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