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June 28, 2016 AL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cane Creek, LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Miner was on the catwalk at the spirals, which is on the second floor of the plant. EE was checking each spiral, when EE made it to the last one, EE stepped off the end of the catwalk and caught self with hand, cutting the skin between EE's thumb and finger. The height of the fall was approximately 18-24 inches.

January 5, 2010 AL · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cane Creek LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking down ramp in the E-10 pit to check pump when EE slipped on the ice. EE caught himself with his right hand causing injury to right wrist.

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