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October 29, 2020 KY · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was descending the small WA70 Loader and slipped due to wet conditions and fell to the ground. Employee started missing work 10/30/2020.

February 20, 2020 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped hitting EE's knee on mine floor. Employee was transported to get x-rays and they was negative. EE received a full release. Two shifts later EE went back and was referred to a specialist, on March 23rd EE was diagnosed with a torn meniscus. Due to covid-19 and furloughed we are just returning since March 20th.

September 20, 2018 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was installing a rib bolt and slipped, which caused employee to fall off operator platform landing on the mine floor. Employee received bruising to lower back and pelvis.

October 9, 2017 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was on a ladder, building a stopping when the stopping fell and knocked ladder over causing employee to twist ankle and chipped a bone in the left ankle. Employee worked on it and later went to the Dr. and missed 2 days.

July 14, 2017 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was installing rib bolts and slipped and fell off bolter platform and hit back on drill mast. Bruised back.

October 31, 2014 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redhawk Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dragging timbers up the # 3 beltline when he slipped and twisted his right ankle. He went to Pikeville Medical Center and received x-rays no broken bones and was diagnosed with pulled tendon in his right ankle, is now waiting to receive MRI.

October 27, 2014 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking between the # 3 and # 4 entries when stepped on an uneven surface and rolled his right ankle. he was transported to St. Joseph Martin Hospital he received X-rays that were negative for any broken bones, he was diagnosed with a sprain and released same date

June 26, 2013 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee lost his footing and fell onto a metal rib strap resulting in a cut that required 5 stitches to repair.

August 13, 2012 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee lost footing in a mud puddle and fell backwards onto right hand. Finished shift, missed next day to have hand examined. Bruise was determined to be only injury.

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