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November 14, 2024 MD · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

It was raining and the ladder and grab bars were wet on the Cat 773D rock truck. Employee's hand slipped off the grab bar as EE was getting off and EE slipped off the ladder and fell to the ground.

December 26, 2022 MD · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

employee slipped and fell due to slippery conditions in parking lot after cleaning parking lot of snow and ice and walking between EE's personal vehicle and equipment.

July 24, 2021 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heritage Coal & Natural Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

water pump 6" hose became pressurized when pump was turned on and moved striking miner in the legs and knocking EE down. Miner hurt EE's left wrist/lower arm bracing self from EE's fall to the ground.

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