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April 25, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Fuel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PM Tech was servicing D10R dozer when the Tech lost balance. Grabbed ahold of dozer with right arm to regain balance. This resulted in twisting of left knee and feeling a pop in right shoulder causing pain to both.

November 18, 2016 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Fuel · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting man-trip. The employee missed the last step resulting in the twisting of the ankle. The employee went to a medical facility, x-rays were negative. The employee returned to work on next shift. On Nov 20 a fracture was noted. The employee was already scheduled off for Thanksgiving Holiday so first shift missed was on 11/28/2016.

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