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Employee was reaching through the door of the CAT #3 Pan to turn the lights off when EE fell and fractured EE's left ankle. It did not involve any compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE, or protective devices.
The employee was walking while carrying two cable bolts, when EE tripped over a supply sled and fell to the mine floor landing on left shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
The employee was carrying a bag of rock dust when EE slipped on pumpable crib mix and fell to the mine floor. It did not include any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
The employee was walking when EE slipped on rocks and stained EE's left knee. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was climbing down off of a scoop after placing it on charge and fell into the scoop charger causing EE to strike EE's small left finger. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
The employee leaned a super post against the panline and turned to walk away when employee tripped and tried to catch self against the leaning post. The post then fell on employee's left forearm. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
The employee was crossing a stationary flat car when the employee slipped. As employee slipped, employee put a hand out to catch self and cut a finger on a steel band holding belt structure. It did not include any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was walking and dragging a ventilation tube. As employee stepped into a shuttle car tire rut, left knee gave-out. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was assisting in repairing the track rails and while EE was carrying a track jack, EE stepped into a hole and twisted EE's left ankle. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was standing on coal behind the continuous miner and tossed a ventilation tube toward the face. As EE tossed the tube, EE slipped and felt a pain in lower back. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was installing a single-leg belt stand when EE slipped and struck EE's nose against the stand. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective issues.
Employee was shoveling at the seal area. As ee twisted to empty shovel, ee lost footing, twisted knee and fell backwards. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices. **Employee began missing work on 4/30/2019**
Employee was carrying a tool box when employee lost footing and dropped the tool box on the outside of right foot. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was exiting a man trip on Kuhntown bottom when EE's boot lace got caught on the safety chain hook, which caused EE to trip and fall against the rib causing a injury to EE's lower back and right hip. It did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee stepped off the shield toe onto uneven ground and twisted EE's left ankle. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was along supply cars and tripped on a lump of coal. As EE fell, EE's left finger was caught on the rib screen and resulted in a dislocation. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was climbing down the crossover ladder at 6 block when the ladder allegedly gave out. Which caused employee to twist their back and created pain in the lower lumbar area. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee stumbled while walking, which caused ee to fall and jam right small finger. The injured finger was dislocated and fractured. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee after hanging winch was descending off belt at drive area attempting to stand on belt press, caught wrist on a roller hanger claiming to felt a "pop" in left lower leg when ee landed on the press. Cause of this injury was paying attention to the task at hand. Compliance with rule/regs, PPE, mining equip. not a factor. Miner proficiency/attitude may be a factor.
Employee stepped in mud along the track and as EE stepped out of the mud, EE felt a pop in EE's right hip. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
While removing rollers from belt line employee lost balance and twisted left knee trying to regain balance. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, attitude, or machinery.
Employee tripped over relay bar causing them to twist their left knee. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal Protective equipment was being used and this did not involve attitude, job proficiency, or machinery.
Employee tripped and fell awkwardly on right leg and knee while walking down an inclined area. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, machinery, or attitude. Employee continued to work until taken off work by doctor on 8/14/2017.
While stepping over relay bar, employee stepped onto uneven bottom causing strain to right knee. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, attitude, or machinery.
Employee stepped in a hole and tripped. Employee felt pain shoot down right leg and twisted left foot also. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, attitude, or machinery. Employee worked until Dr. took employee off work on 5/11/2017.
While walking to Roberts Run shaft between the air lock doors, employee stepped into a hole and twisted EE's ankle. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, attitude, or machinery. Injury occurred on 3/3/2017 and employee continued to work until doctor took EE off work on 3/14/2017.
Individual was standing on a ladder (3') installing spad mining sights, when dismounting not concentrating, lost balance and slipped off the ladder twisting the right ankle. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and did not involve job proficiency, attitude or machinery.
Employee tripped and fell to the ground striking right shoulder. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency,, attitude, or machinery.
Employee was walking carrying a one hole board when ee experienced pain in right knee. The area was free of extraneous materials and the mine floor was in good condition. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being utilized. This did not involve job proficiency, or attitude. There was no equipment involved.
While rolling up cables and hose from power move, employee slipped in mud and tripped over a relay bar causing EE to fall and injure left wrist.
While standing at switch, turned to walk and tripped over switch throw striking the inside of the left knee. This did not involve any compliance issues, and no equipment involved. It did not involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude.
While exiting a scoop on 12W section, employee's belt got caught on the cage which caused EE to lose EE's balance and felt a popping in EE's knee, causing EE to fall down. There was no equipment involved; it did not involve job skill, training, or attitude. Personal safety equipment was being used.