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August 1, 2021 WV · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluestone Oil Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was checking on a pump in the Right Return at 30 Brk. The employee twisted a knee causing employee to fall. At the time of the injury the employee received an exam from an emt. Employee then returned to work with no lost time until 11/16/2021, when surgery was performed.

April 11, 2021 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluestone Oil Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee got out of a moving rail car and fell to the ground causing muscle strain and bruising.

February 27, 2020 WV · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluestone Oil Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from belt tail and stepped on a belt rail and twisted their left knee. Employee did not miss work until 3/2/2020.

November 16, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluestone Oil Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off of mantrip and sprained right ankle.

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