Mechanic fell about 6 feet while working on customer-owned equipment. D11R. He lost his balance when he grabbed the filter bonnet which had been loosened. He fell on the tracks and landed on his right side. On the day of the incident, he finished his shift, bu awoke with his right arm stiff and swollen and his right hip and wrist sore.
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March 4, 2009
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC · Fall onto or against objects
September 4, 2008
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC · Fall from machine
The driver was coming off the hill in a loaded coal truck and he jumped out of the truck.
Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC · Fall onto or against objects
Employee tripped on fuel hose while fueling his truck and fell against side of pickup truck.
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