Airing tire on a coal truck. Air pressure hit EE in the face causing him to fall backwards and hitting his head causing a small fracture.
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February 10, 2015
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Straight Creek Coal Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
July 22, 2014
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Straight Creek Coal Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner stepped off his truck and missed the bottom step. He did not fall. Pulled muscle.
Straight Creek Coal Mining, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The foreman turned and exited the pick-up truck and upon placing his feet upon the ground, he experienced pain in his lower back and the front of his thigh that radiated downward past his knee.
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