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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 4, 2001 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vandalia Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE WAS HELPING FLAG NEW PERMIT AREA & SLIPPED WHILE GETTING DOWN OFF OF A TREE STUMP. HE HAS CONTINUED TO WORK AND ON 5-15-01 WENT TO A SPECIALIST WHO DETERMINED THIS EE HAS A STRESS FRAC TURE OF HIS HEEL. THIS EE IS NOT ASSIGNED TO THIS IS A MEDICALLY REPORTABLE EVENT. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUES TO WORK AT THIS TIME.

February 14, 2001 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vandalia Resources Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS ON TOP OF FUEL TRUCK, REFUELING DOZER. HE SLIPPED ON LADDER RUNG WHILE DESCENDING AND FELL.

November 3, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vandalia Resources Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN STEPS AND STUMBLED CAUSING A LEFT KNEE SPRAIN. ON 11-8 HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION TO HAVE FLUID DRAINED FROM HIS KNEE. HE WORKS A 4 ON 4 OFF SCHEDULE AND IS NOT MISSI NG ANY WORK. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON HIS OFF CYCLE.

February 2, 2000 WV · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vandalia Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED FORWARD WHILE GOING UP STEPS. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HAND WHICH CAUSED A FRACTURE TO THE RING FINGER 1ST JOINT OF HIS RT. HAND. NO MISSED DAYS OR NO RESTRICTIONS.

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