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July 13, 2009 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

While dismounting the rock hauler, the employee slipped on the ladder and fell to the ground.

February 18, 2007 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee prior to shift start was proceeding up snow covered steps when he fell and hit left side of chest on the steps.

June 5, 2006 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee fell on lighthouse steps resulting in a fracture to the right wrist.

October 4, 2001 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE FELL OFF OF THE COAL LOADER INJURING HIS BACK BETWEEN THE SHOULDERS.

January 31, 2001 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING LADDER TO REPAIR HOLES IN PIPE OF PREPARATION PLANT. EMPLOYEE LOST HIS GRIP ON LADDER AND FELL APPROX. 8', FRACTURING RIGHT ANKLE AND HEEL.

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