WHILE DISMOUNTING A TRACK DOZER THE MECHANIC SLIPPED ON ICE ONT HE C FRAME OF THE DOZER, CAUSING HIS FOOT AND LEG TO BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE C FRAME AND THE TRACK. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTU RE TO HIS LEFT LEG, BETWEEN THE ANKLE AND KNEE. EMERGENCY TEAM WAS CALLED BY HIS PARTNER AND HE WAS LIFE FLIGHTED TO CASPER HOSPITAL.
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November 6, 1991
WY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Antelope Coal Company · Fall from machine
May 12, 1991
WY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Antelope Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPING OFF THE BACK OF LUBE TRUCK PULLED ACHILLES TENDON.
Antelope Coal Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE WELDING WHILE ON SCAFFOLD & FELL OFF SCAFFOLD & STRAINED BACK MUSCLE
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