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May 29, 2013 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted ankle while walking.

January 28, 2011 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was dismounting backhoe and suffered extreme pain in groin. Went to Dr, who said he had a hernia. Went to a surgeon , who said he had a hernia. He worked until 2-3-11. Had his surgery on 2-4-11 and is now off work for a while.

May 6, 2009 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Ee was getting of dozer, slipped and fell hitting head on blade. Minor cut, required only two or three stitches. Ee went back to work.

June 26, 2007 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When Ee was stepping off truck, he twisted his knee

January 6, 2006 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing steps to get into his truck; his foot slipped and as he fell his thumb got caught in the steps.

December 13, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Fall from machine

Ee was fueling a dozer when his feet slipped and he fell off the dozer. His left ankle was severely sprained.

May 6, 2005 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was dismounting dozer at end of shift and his knee seemed to be dislocated or pulled.

March 20, 2005 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Fall from machine

EE was climbing back onto deck of dozer and caught his boot laces in the battery box causing him to fall to ground.

May 7, 2002 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS GETTING OFF END LOADER. WHILE COMING DOWN LADDER, HE SLIPPED & HIT HIS LEG AGAINST BATTERY BOX. INITIAL TREATMENT WAS FIRST AID. HE CAME TO WORK ON 5-8 WITH NO LOST TIME. WENT TO DR ON 5-13, POSSIBLE BLOOD CLOT, WAS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL.

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