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August 18, 2010 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was welding legs for skirt rubber on the tunnel belt he was tied off with a safety harness on the side where there was no catwalk to stand on, it had started to rain and he lost his balance, his safety harness prevented him from falling. He has continued to work since 08/18/2010 but had problems with his right shoulder and he had surgery on 1-27-11 to repair his rotator cuff.

September 25, 2007 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was dismounting the D-9 Dozer when he stepped down from track, his foot slipped & he caught himself with left arm, causing strain to his arm & neck. Went to ER Room and was told to see specialist. We are reporting because of 10 day policy This is information we have at this time.

June 22, 2007 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

She was cleaning the clean coal silo belt when she tripped over a rock causing her to fall to the ground. She was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with hairline fracture to her foot.

October 30, 2006 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Fall down stairs

Member was going down the steps from the elevator control room when his heel caught a step causing him to lose his balance which caused undue strain on his left arm and shoulder. He did have corrective surgery on his shoulder on Feb 27, 2007 to correct his condition. He hasn't missed any scheduled work days because of this accident.

January 2, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A HYD. MANIFORD ONTO A D-9 DOZER WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. HE SLIPPED ON HOSE & FELL WITH THE LOAD, TWISTING HIS BACK MUSCLE. MANIFOLD WEIGHS APPROX. 50 LB.

June 30, 2005 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 4" HAND-HELD GRINDER UP THE STAIRS. AS HE REACHED THE TOP, HIS TOE WENT UNDER THE LIP OF THE STEP CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE & FALL. THE EMPLOYEES' LEFT ELBOW STRUCK THE FLOOR CAUSING A FRACTURE. THIS WAS EE'S 3RD DAY AT THIS PLANT.

August 29, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trouble shooting a cut off switch for the R-5A refuse belt. As he was coming down from the structure, he slipped on loose refuse and fell. He struck a beam 24 inches below and injured his right side.

May 15, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Fork Coal Company, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING INTO VIBRATOR HE STEPPED ONTO A PIECE OF ANGLE AND IT BROKE. HIS LEFT KNEE LANDED ONTO ANOTHER PIECE OF ANGLE AFTER FALLING 3'. HE LANDED IN THE VIBRATOR ON HIS BACK.

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