Lexco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Miner was standing on floor at top of face. A loose board twisted causing miner to fall on his side. Miner was examined by a dr and found to be bruised.
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Lexco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
TWO MINERS WERE REPLACING BOARDS ON FLOOR #6 WEST. EE WAS USING A HAND SAW TO CUT A BOARD. THE BOARD BROKE CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE LANDED ON HIS RIGHT SIDE CAUSING BRUISING AND A TORN AC JOINT IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
August 12, 2002
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MINER WAS WORKING ON SLOPE & SLIPPED. WHEN HE CAUGHT HIMSELF HE TWISTED HIS BACK. THE ACCIDENTAL SLIP WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 8/19/02.
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