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March 24, 2012 VA · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was laying 4" water line outside across portals; when he was getting down off canopy, he slid and fell, causing him to twist his back.

September 13, 2011 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE is the responsible person on the surface. The stacker belt was hung up, ee was running across the surface area to turn belt off. When he tripped and twisted his knee.

June 20, 2011 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while exiting the scoop he got his left foot hung between the breaker lever and the seat. The employee stated this caused him to lose his balance and twist his left knee. Possible pulled muscle.

April 11, 2011 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee riding on back seat of mantrip. Jacket hood caught on belt guard at underpass. Employee was pulled off slow moving mantrip. Went to Emergency Room, returned to work with no restrictions. Saw Dr. on April 20 complaining of tingling in left hip and moderate shoulder pain. Taken off Work on 4-20-2011, presently scheduled for an MRI.

December 22, 2010 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated he had moved the roof bolter cable and he said he was unaware that the operator was about to start the cable reel in order to take up the cable. When the cable moved it struck the employee caused him to lose his balance and fall. When he fell he landed on his self rescuer causing pain to the employees left side. He was told he had a contusion.

November 28, 2010 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nine Mile Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking down steps behind shop. His foot slipped in the gravel when he stepped off the last step. Employee fell against a scoop mounted rock duster. He bruised his lower back.

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