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April 9, 2025 WV · Coal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bundy Auger Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After trouble shooting a fault issue, crew exited base frame of the highwall miner utilizing the right rear ladder below the BPM. Injured was the last one down, as they stepped to the ground right ankle rolled causing them to fall. EE was transported personal vehicle to Regional Hospital Emergency Department. EE is advised to follow up with an orthopedic specialist.

January 13, 2025 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bundy Auger Mining, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was putting chains on EE's pickup truck tires due to ice and snow. When EE stood up from locking the chains in place EE's boot stuck in the snow causing EE to twist and strain EE's right knee.

December 12, 2018 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bundy Auger Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped from the tool sled in the highwall miner pit and slipped on ice causing employee to fall and stove left hand and cut left thumb. Employee's right side was also scraped.

November 8, 2008 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bundy Auger Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking away from the highwall miner and putting up tools, He stepped into a hole and heard something pop in his foot(R).

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