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January 14, 2025 AK · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Truck driver slipped on ice at ground level; landing on EE's RH shoulder. EE did not miss any shifts, but a recent medical evaluation (2/17) has indicated the need for surgery. Surgery is scheduled for 2/26. Unknown at this time when employee will receive return to work clearance.

September 5, 2024 AK · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dozer operator dismounting dozer slipped on last step on push beam. When RH foot slipped LH foot remained on upper step, causing LH knee to be bent to EE's chest and EE felt a pop. Operator did not miss a shift while seeking medical evaluation. Arthroscopic surgery commenced on 10/18/24, with return to work release given for 10/21/24.

February 13, 2024 AK · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator stepped from ladder on dragline shoe and EE's knee buckled to the left underneath EE's body weight. Operator did not miss a shift while seeking medical evaluation and second opinion. Surgery was recommended and employee missed EE's first shift yesterday (4/8/24) for pre-op. Surgery taking place today 4/9/24. Return to work to be determined by surgeon.

January 20, 2020 AK · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stepping off dragline onto uneven ground employee felt a pop in left hip area. Hip became sore over time and employee was sent to the doctors office to get checked out.

January 30, 2017 AK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on ice and sprained knee

January 21, 2013 AK · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stepping off the loader, the operator slipped on slick ladder rung and pulled his left arm and neck muscles as he gripped firmer on the handrails.

November 30, 2012 AK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The temperature was about -35 below and the roads/pits were icy. The employee stepped out of his service vehicle to look at a haul truck and slipped on the ice, striking his chest on the ground.

February 6, 2012 AK · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell in parking lot. worked regular shift that day, elected light duty on the second day.

November 17, 2011 AK · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped when he missed a rung on a ladder initially refused treatment that night. did not return to work after days off on the evening of the 21st.

October 4, 2011 AK · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Fall from machine

Was onloading roll of geocloth from a flatbed trailer when one end of the roll snagged and it spun around knocking the employee off his feet and off the trailer

January 18, 2011 AK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping down stairs when he rolled his right ankle.

September 3, 2010 AK · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped and twisted right ankle when getting out of truck.

June 9, 2010 AK · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Fall from machine

Employee fell off ladder while climbing onto 785 haul truck

April 7, 2009 AK · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Worker was fueling backhoe, slipped on walkway and cut his thumb. Received stitches. Worked on April 8 but missed the 9th. Returned to work April 10.

March 15, 2002 AK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING & TWISTED HIS KNEE.

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