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October 2, 2015 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

The employee stated while he was shoveling the 4 West belt he lost his footing and started to fall, but reached out with his right hand to catch himself. He grabbed a piece of top structure at the wing roller and caused a laceration to the tip of his right middle that required sutures. The incident is a medical reportable injury.

September 30, 2015 WV · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated that his feet got tangled up in a water hose as he walking toward the #1 press to wash it. Fell to the floor straining his left hand and wrist. 10/9/15 incident became a reportable injury because ee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a possible hairline fracture and prescribed a wrist brace. He returned to work at his normal job his next scheduled shift.

February 2, 2015 WV · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that he was exiting the 507 scoop and as he pushed himself out with his arms, his right foot slipped out and he fell towards his right leg. This caused his right knee to bend inwards toward his left leg. The incident became a medical reportable on 9/17/2015 due to the employee receiving physical therapy.

December 2, 2014 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated he twisted his right knee while he was dismounting a 988 loader. The employee initially sought medical attention but did not receive any medical treatment and returned to work. On 1/22/15 the incident became reportable due to follow-up medical care. This is being reported as a medical incident. *On 5/13/15 the EE began missing work.

August 12, 2014 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

The employee stated that during a belt move he crossed the belt (locked and tagged out) to get a chain hoist and when he crossed back over he slipped and fell striking his right knee on the water manifold. The employee did not return to work on the 13th. This is being reported as a lost time injury.

June 5, 2014 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was unloading bag dust from one scoop to another and his right knee twisted causing pain. Later in the shift he exited the scoop. While walking around the batteries, his foot got stuck between the side of the batteries and a rock that caused his knee to turn and pop. He sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a sprain/strain.

May 14, 2014 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing, LLC. · Fall from machine

EE stated that the 1 North section belt head had went off on gob and he stepped up on the side of the flow-thru to see inside of the rock box. As he was stepping down he grabbed a cinder block that was sitting on the flow-thru that gave way and caused him to loose his balance and fall against the mine floor and onto his lower R leg. Diagnosed w/fractured leg, on restricted duty.

February 6, 2014 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated he was walking to get on his shuttle car when he stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee causing a strain/sprain. The employee continued to work until 2/24/14. The employee began missing work on 2/25/14 while under doctors care.

January 22, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee stated he was pulling a hand dolly across the track at the Spice Lick Shaft Bottom and tripped and fell. While falling, he tried to catch himself and fell onto his right shoulder causing a strain. This incident became a medical reportable on 2-14-14 because the employee was seen for a follow-up medical visit that resulted in physical therapy. There were no lost days.

February 3, 2013 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee walking down o/s steps at plant, steps were snow covered, he slipped & as he fell, hit head on rail cut rt. ear.

July 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall from machine

While picking up garbage on the haulroad, EE fell from the bed of a truck and hit EE's head on the haulroad.

August 4, 2004 WV · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ACCORDING TO THE EMPLOYEE, HE WAS WALKING TRAIN AS THE BRAKEMAN WAS RELEASING HAND BRAKES. TO DO THIS, YOU MUST CLIMB UP ONTO THE SILL STEP IN ORDER TO REACH THE HANDBRAKE. HE HAD WALKED THE CUT OF CARS & WAS 5 CARS FROM THE LOCOMOTIVE. HE WAS ON THE CAR & HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF, HE HELD ONTO THE HANDHOLD TO CATCH HIMSELF, STRAINING HIS BACK.

January 13, 2003 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED ON ICE & FELL. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSEL;F AND CUT HISRT. HAND ON A SHARP OBJECT.

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