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