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December 11, 2015 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Valley Coal Company, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee began missing days from work on 2/9/2016 from an accident occurring 12/11/2015. Employee was getting into a 988 loader when hand slipped from the loader handrail causing him to lose grip. Employee complains of pain in right shoulder and finger tips.

May 28, 2012 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Valley Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Operator was working on fuel filter on dozer. Stepped back and fell hitting left knee, was transported to Summersville Regional Hospital by ambulance, referred to a specialist for ongoing treatment

March 1, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Valley Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated that he was walking over to clean the discharge chute, he slipped on icy grading. As he was falling he tried to catch himself by getting hold of the hand rail and twisted his shoulder.

March 11, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Valley Coal Company, LLC · Fall from machine

Moving flock tank when rigging on container turned causing tote tank to flip and strike EE knocking him to the ground. Injury to his right arm. Not scheduled to return to accident site, this was a capital project and was completed.

June 5, 2004 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Valley Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS TRYING TO INSTALL A NEW CLEAN COAL SCREEN WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL TO THE FLOOR STRIKING THE NEW SCREEN ON THE SIDE OF HIS NECK CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING 6 STITCHES.

August 10, 2001 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Valley Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A ROCKY AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED OR HYPER EXTENDED HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK. HE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION DURING APRIL 2002. * HE BEGAN MISSING WORK 5/2/2002.

March 6, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Valley Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE ARRIVED AT PARKING LOT IN PERSONAL VEHICLE REPORTING TO WORK. HE WAS WALKING FROM HIS VEHICLE TO THE BATHHOUSE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGGRAVATING A PREVIOUS EXISTING LOWER BACK INJURY. (W AS CONTINUING TO TAKE MEDICINE). HE CONTINUED TO WORK AND BEGAN MISSING WORK 3-14-2001 AFTER DR. EXAM.

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