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December 17, 2011 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Run Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The back dump operator was descending the ladder of the 777C Cat truck, missed the bottom step and that shifted his weight to his left arm and he heard a popping sound in his chest.

June 17, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Run Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

After fueling grader, climbing down, right foot slipped striking right knee against machinery.

October 9, 2010 KY · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Run Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting his foot down off of the drill and lost balance, spraining his ankle when he hit the ground.

April 2, 2010 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Run Mining, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down the ladder of her Rock Truck when she lost her footing and fell to the ground. She was taken by ambulance to the Pinveville Community Hospital where she was admitted and still remains.

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