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July 2, 2011 OK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coal Creek Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing an embankment to weld on a conveyor belt tail piece, when he slipped off the embankment and tried to catch himself on the side of the truck, spraining his right wrist. He was transported to St. Edwards ER, x-rays were taken, there were no broken or dislocated bones. He returned to work on the next schedule day of work 7/5/11 to his normal duties.

July 10, 2006 OK · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coal Creek Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Three employees were erecting a concrete block stopping. One employee turned to pick up another block, lost balance & fell over & 1 foot struck coworker in the left ankle causing the injury.

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