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June 5, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lago Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting rock dust in duster on scoop. When he stepped down from scoop, he twisted his Left ankle.

September 28, 2011 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lago Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking through crosscut from belt to roadway, up an incline, when he slipped and fell on his right side, pulling muscle in his right leg.

August 31, 2011 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lago Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was taking a joint of water line out when he slipped and fell, grabbing the guard on the #3 belt head. This resulted in a laceration to his left middle finger, requiring sutures.

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