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September 30, 2015 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was in the process of coupling trailers back together. He turned to walk back to his hauler and foot rolled over in a rut and he felt a pull in his left knee.

April 7, 2015 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of scoop deck. He had his right foot on the ground and was removing his left leg to plant on the ground. When he twisted his right knee popped. He continued working until 6/11/2015 when he had surgery on his right knee.

January 9, 2015 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking through door on bottom, fell through door and sprained left foot/ ankle.

August 27, 2014 KY · Coal grader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was washing the road grader when his feet became entangled in the wash down hose causing him to trip and fall on his right knee. This resulted in ee not being able to return to work on his next scheduled shift.

April 2, 2014 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was reclaiming some belt framing. He stepped off of a supply trailer onto the ground and twisted his left ankle. This resulted in a sprained left ankle, that did not allow him to return to work.

February 24, 2014 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking down a belt line and stepped in a hole and fell and twisted his hip and lower back. This was on 2/24/2014 it was a reported only accident. On 3/5/2014 he went to see a Dr. an x-ray was completed and the results were negative. He was still having some pain so a MRI was completed on 3/25/2014 that revealed a fracture to his hip. Placing him off of work.

October 15, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking into 3D header and stepped hole twisting his right knee, on 10/15/2013. He went and had x-rays completed on 10/15/2013 and had negative findings. He then saw a orthopedic surgeon on 10/31/2013, which he placed him off of work until 11/04/2013.

May 8, 2012 KY · Coal rock duster SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting his ram car, when his foot landed on uneven ground, as he spun out of the ram car his foot remained planted as his body turned causing a spiral fracture to his left lower leg.

February 6, 2012 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the process of walking to hang the miner cable when he stepped in a hole. Which caused his ankle to roll and the employee fell awkwardly on his leg.

June 8, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was in the sitting position with right leg under him, left leg out straight. He went to get up using his right leg, as he got up his ankle rolled he lost his balance and fell back on his ankle.

October 27, 2010 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting out of a scoop and lost his balance, he hit his head on the rib. This caused him to sprain his neck. He began to miss work on 10-29-2010.

July 26, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking beside the section feeder when he stepped over some coal and rock, the employee slipped and bumped his knee on a rock. Employee continued working until he was seen by a physician on 8/4/2010, at that point he was placed off of work and is awaiting surgery for his left knee.

June 23, 2010 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped onto mine belt that had mud on the surface of it and caused him to slip and land on his knee. Employee was prescribed physical therapy as a result of this occurrence.

May 26, 2010 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving a cable, when he took a step back, lost his balance and fell down. This caused him to twist his left ankle.

April 23, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working on a golf cart when he slipped and cut himself above his right eye. This resulted in a laceration and he received four sutures.

October 27, 2009 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking when he tripped and fell causing him to fracture his left arm.

September 16, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in the #7 entry to his roof bolter and stepped in a small hole and twisted his left knee.

November 7, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting the shower and slipped on a step.

June 19, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was preparing pins to put up. He placed them on the ground beside the bolter. He then walked up the side of the bolter and tripped over the pins causing his knee to twist.

June 2, 2008 KY · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on a piece of metal he was cutting. When metal fell he fell also about 4 feet.

July 14, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was in the process of moving an electrical receptacle when he slipped and fell on a bolt that was protruding from the receptacle causing a laceration to his left hand, which required sutures.

March 27, 2007 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall from machine

EE was steam cleaning a loader using a Landa Pressure Washer. He climbed on the tire and slipped. He landed on his back.

August 12, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was hanging belt chains on a new belt set-up when a piece of rock fell and caused him to hit his face against the belt structure.

July 3, 2006 KY · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Workman was removing a coal hopper from it's support structure when the walkway he was standing on broke and caused him to fall down approximately 13 feet onto a concrete slab. The fall caused fractures of both ankles.

January 30, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was attempting to straighten out a roof bolt. The bolt twisted around, causing the employee to lose his balance. As he fell forward, he cut his right ear on the roof bolt plate.

September 28, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall from ladders

He was on a ladder getting supplies from the attic and fell off the ladder. He recieved a sprained ankle.

February 5, 2005 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was getting off the 3500 shovel at the end of his shift. It was dark and he misjudged the distance from the step to the ground causing him to fall and hurt his ankle.

October 10, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ACROSS THE UNIT, STEPPED IN A HOLE TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

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