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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 25, 2026 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ramaco Resources Land Holdings, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was dismounting the front-end loader using the stairs on the rear of the machine when EE fell and slid down the machine's stairs. The employee continued to work until EE sought medical evaluation on 4-28-2026 and was removed by a physician.

October 12, 2024 VA · Coal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ramaco Resources Land Holdings, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 10/12/24 employee was outside the water truck and was in the process of entering the truck and twisted knee. Employee continued to work until employee was taken out of work by a physician on 10/23/24.

January 26, 2024 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ramaco Resources Land Holdings, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee slipped when dismounting the equipment and got EE's left pinky finger and ring finger caught between a lid, resulting in a laceration and strain to EE's fingers.

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