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February 7, 2008 UT · Coal timberman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was transporting O2 bottle up the long wall face and slip off from the toes of the long wall shileds twisting his left knee

July 1, 2007 UT · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While flushing scrubber on permissible can setter, the valve on water hose was bumped and opened fully, the hose flipped around knocking feet out from under him causing him to fall on cap light battery causing a bruise that he was given a prescription for pain.

June 16, 2007 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking through the shop, individual tripped over jack handle and fell onto right knee, treated for contusion to right knee.

June 4, 2007 UT · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall from machine

Individual jumped off of belt structure after changing belt rollers, twisting right ankle upon landing. Has torn ligiment in ankle.

May 30, 2007 UT · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While shoveling on belt slip, he fell against belt structure; did not see doctor until 6/5/07. Treated for bruise in muscle over left kidney; could not work for 2 days.

February 14, 2007 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking into sump area to check pump, slipped and fell on mine floor injuring left shoulder. Did not seek medical care. Individual then saw doctor for pain on 4/23/07 at which time Doctor prescribed therapy and to stay off work for a possible torn rotator cuff which may need surgery.

November 14, 2006 UT · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While installing a roof bolt, employee slipped off the platform hitting right side ribs against the drill steel storage tray. Individual continued working. On 11/20/06 requested to be seen by doctor. The fall caused a fracture to rib right side.

May 17, 2006 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was shoveling coal fines away from the rib when he slipped on the wet floor and hurt his back.

December 7, 2005 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was dropping miner cable off of the hangers. As he lifted the cable off the hangers, he slipped and fell back onto his elbow.

September 13, 2005 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking. He slipped and fell on a wet rock. He attempted to catch himself and injured his right shoulder.

July 3, 2005 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was stepping through a Kennedy mandoor and as he shifted his weight through the door, his foot slipped on the wet surface and he twisted his knee.

March 24, 2005 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was washing the feeder breaker. He started to wash it off from the outby end of the feeder. The hose was pulling ?hard? but not stopped. He continued to pull the hose and wash, when the hose came free and employee lost his balance and he slipped on the wet floor. As he fell, his right ankle rolled under him.

July 21, 2003 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OUT OF THE BACK OF HIS SERVICE TRUCK AND LOST HIS BALANCE.

May 19, 2003 UT · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

LOST FOOTING ON SLICK FLOOR FALLING & TWISTED SHOULDER (LEFT)

August 17, 2002 UT · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MOVE A LENGTH OF 1" WATER HOSE TO A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. THE HOSE WAS STUCK AROUND A CORNER SO HE PULLED HARD ON THE HOSE. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE HOSE AND H E FELL BACKWARDS AND HIS LEFT LEG WAS UNDER HIS BODY AS HE FELL. THE FALL BROKE THE TIBIA AND FIBIA OF HIS LEFT LEG.

June 26, 2000 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE GETTING OUT OF EQUIPMENT, EE'S FOOT GOT CAUGHT CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL, INJURING RIGHT SHOULDER.

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