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November 21, 2011 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rum Creek Coal Sales Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stelling backward on platform that goes around the rock box. As he stepped over the toe plate between the rock box and toe board, he twisted his right knee.

June 28, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rum Creek Coal Sales · Fall onto or against objects

Member had finished fueling a 773 CAT truck and was getting back into his fuel truck. He slipped, causing him to strike his right knee on the step. He continued to work and then went to the emergency room. X-Rays were conducted and he was released back to work. Due to increased pain and swelling he was removed from work by the doctor on 9/2/2010.

June 9, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rum Creek Coal Sales · Fall from ladders

Member was climbing a step ladder to gain access to the tilt cylinder jack when he lost his footing and fell landing on his right arm, fracturing his wrist.

May 4, 2009 WV · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rum Creek Coal Sales · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to mount an Ingersol DML drill by using the cab-side steps. While climbing the steps, his foot slipped causing him to fall to the ground landing on his feet. The impact caused pain in his lower back.

September 9, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rum Creek Coal Sales · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking down stairs to give his preshift to someone. His foot slipped and caught himself with his right hand on the step behind him, causing him to inujure his wrist.

September 19, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rum Creek Coal Sales · Fall from machine

Member was coming down ladder from ECM level to pad level when he lost grip and fell to the ground.

July 15, 2003 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rum Creek Coal Sales, Inc. · Fall from machine

HE WAS STANDING ON ROLLER FRAME OF DOZER WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL. HE HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD AROUND EYE SOCKET & CHEEKBONE LEAVING A CUT ABOUT 1 1/2" FROM LEFT CORNER OF EYE, DOW N CHEEKBONE.

March 7, 2002 WV · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rum Creek Coal Sales, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE WAS MOUNTING 785 ROCK TRUCK AT START OF SECOND SHIFT, WHEN THE SECOND STEP BROKE CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON THE GROUND. EE RECEIVED A MINOR ABRASION TO THE INSIDE OF HIS RIGHT ANKLE AREA.

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