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April 20, 2015 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While operating continuous miner a piece of rock fell from rib hitting the miner on his back pinning him down and his face hit the remote box of the miner causing an injury to his right eye.

September 7, 2010 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While hanging line curtain, he stepped on uneven ground. He thought he twisted his ankle. Several days later he went to dr. and had x-rays which revealed a crack fibula.

January 24, 2003 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE PUSHING ON HIS MANTRIP HE SLIPPED AND BRUISED HIS RIBS.

September 7, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE ON LIGHT DUTY FOR PREVIOUS INJURY HE WAS WALKING ACROSS MINE SITE, TRIPPED AND FELL. ON 10-17-02 WENT FOR CHECKUP FOR PREVIOUS INJURY AND DISCOVERED BROKEN WRIST. NO LOST TIME.

July 21, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JUMPING ON A CURTAIN BOARD TRYING TO BREAK IT AND SAID HE STRAINED HIS NECK AND BACK.

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