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January 15, 2019 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Black Diamond Company · Fall from machine

An employee lost EE's grip while attempting to go up the steps of the CAT 980M Coal Loader. EE's right hand slipped off of the hand hold causing EE to fall backwards and break EE's left wrist.

October 5, 2018 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Black Diamond Company · Fall down stairs

An employee lost footing while going down the set of steps from the 3rd floor MCC room to the 3rd floor of the plant. The fall resulted in a strained left shoulder that required surgery on 11/22/19.

June 26, 2012 KY · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wellmore Coal Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was loading cap wedges in the stockpile area onto a forklift when he tripped over a metal band that held the cap wedges together for shipment to the mine. He fell catching his fall with his right hand and knee. On 6-29-12 he was put on restricted duty due to his wrist hurting and returned to full work duty on 7-9-2012--a total of six days.

June 3, 2011 VA · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Black Diamond Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked around a trough to unhook a chain fall and stepped up onto a piece of pipe to release hook, foot slipped and twisted leg.

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