White River Coal, Inc. · Struck by falling object
Employee was replacing a cover over main breaker panel on the battery scoop. As he was replacing the cover he lost his footing causing him to drop the lid on his hand.
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September 28, 2004
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White River Coal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBED ON TO TRAILER TO CHECK TARP, THEN JUMPED OFF & SUSTAINED A SIMPLE FRACTURE OF LEFT LEG.
November 18, 2003
IN · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White River Coal, Inc. · Fall down stairs
EE WAS WALKING DOWN A SET OF THREE STEPS WHEN HIS HEEL SLIPPED ONT HE 2ND STEPS, THEN HIS HEEL STOPPED SLIDING CAUSING HIM TO FALL FORWARD. HIS FOOT FOLDED UP UNDERNEATH HIM CAUSING A SPRAIN T O HIS LEFT FOOT. THE STEPS WERE WET AND SLICK FROM THE RAIN.
October 3, 2003
IN · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White River Coal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS WALKING ALONG BELT LINE CARRYING A 4'LONG TIMBER WHEN HE SLIPPED & THEN FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LEFT HIP.
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