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November 23, 2010 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Lost Footing & Slipped on slope belt. Knee popped as if dislocated.

October 11, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking in Roadway, slipped in rut and broke right ankle.

August 13, 2010 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Got off Shuttle Car to check cable. Tripped on cable and fell down, fracturing/breaking left wrist.

May 10, 2010 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Came out of return, turned belt off. crossed belt. Stepped off belt and twisted right knee.

April 29, 2010 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall down stairs

Carrying a box to the control room and right foot caught the flight of stairs that leads from another floor. Fell on left arm causing rib injuries.

April 6, 2010 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was shoveling coal out of #2 tailpiece when he went to cross to other side of tailpiece and slipped and fell. Twisted right knee.

February 9, 2010 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting inside Dozer when he slipped on the track resulting in jerking his back and neck.

January 15, 2010 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall from machine

Employee fell from belt while working on structure. Landed on back. Complaining of pain in left shoulder.

September 11, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on the fender of a mac truck. It was raining and he slipped off of the fender and landed on his left ankle. Twisted and sprained left ankle. Swelling and bruising.

June 17, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was working on #5 belt scraper. He was pulling out a belt pin, when he slipped and fell across the belt. He scraped and bruised his right rib and his right leg.

May 21, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall from ladders

Ee was standing on a ladder hanging a curtain. He fell off of the ladder while climbing down. He injured his right knee. Pain and swelling.

February 11, 2009 KY · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down the Rim Seam entrance and slipped in mud. He twisted his back and cut his right knee. The fall resulted in a minor back injury and an abrasion on the right knee.

January 12, 2008 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was crossing over the #1 plant feed belt when he slipped and fell. He hit his lower back on a belt roller resulting in a bruise.

May 10, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee fell of a 6' ladder while hanging a curtain the landed on his back, bruising his right shoulder. first aid applied at mine site. no lost time.

September 22, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee flipped over an office desk and fell on left side - dislocating left shoulder.

June 15, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking around "break" and stepped in a hole, twisting left ankle. He is on light duty for 1 week. Swelling, pain, bruising.

June 9, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off supply cart and fell onto the scoop bucket. Resulted in breaking bone in left hand. Light duty from 6-9-06 thru 6-15-06.

May 24, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee walking on belt line, he slipped and hit elbow on belt structure. Injured right elbow, some bruising. No lost time, restricted light duty.

April 29, 2006 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall from machine

EE was checking gallons in tank of gasoline out- side while climbing down EE fell and scraped below right knee. EE fell on right leg causing bruising and swelling on right leg. Transported self to hospital not a serious accident.

February 13, 2006 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was roof bolting on operator side and saftey rope broke. Employee fell backwards about 6 feet on back. Some bruising and swelling. Injury was not serious.

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