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March 15, 2008 WY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Todd Pisciotti was stepping over the Cable Reel tow cable behind the P&H Shovel and fell onto the ground dislocating his left ring finger. He was taken to the hospital to have it re-aligned causing a Medical Treatment Case. He returned to work on his next scheduled shift. (Misc Mail 5/30/08 #1-he went out for surgery on 5/15/08 and was placed on restricted duty 5/16/08)

March 5, 2008 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was carrying a hydraulic cylinder over his right shoulder. He was on his way to the next floor. As he apporached the first step, he slipped on ice and the cylinder landed on the metal floor, crushing the tip of his right middle finger between the cylinder and the floor.

December 8, 2007 WY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Fall from machine

Employee attempted to climb up the ladder of her haul truck, when her left leg slipped off of the first step of the ladder and she slid through to her knee. She felt pain in her left knee. She was seen by a doctor and given pain medication the next day resulting in a medical treatment case.

October 9, 2007 WY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on the battery box and slipped straining his right knee on the 4008 drill. He continued to work and the pain did not ever go away. On November 28th he had orthoscopic surgery and will miss work.

February 2, 2007 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell onto ice while attempting to move shovel cable in pit #1. Employee dislocated right shoulder and strained right ribs & neck. Employee returned to work on next scheduled shift.

January 28, 2006 WY · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped from DRAGLINE roof into manlift & caught his right foot on a pedal, bending his foot causing pain to his ankle. He was treated & released to return to work. Transferred to another job. 3rd day in complained of pain to ankle.Taken to clinic 3/25/06, referred to ortho who found that he had a broken ankle. Taken off work for 3 days & released to modified duty.

February 15, 2003 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS A GRAVEL PAKING AREA, WHEN SHE TRIPPED AND FELL. SHE HIT THE GROUND AND DROVE HER GLASSES INTO THE BRIDGE OF HER NOSE, CAUSING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

October 24, 2002 WY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE'S FOOT BECAME ENTANGLED IN HIS LANYARD FROM THE FALL PROTECTION HARNESS HE WAS WEARING. AS HE DESCENDED A LADDER, HE FELL APPROXIMATELY 2' TO THE FLOOR, LANDING ON HIS LEFT ANKLE.

September 9, 2002 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF AND STRAINED HIS LEFT ARM.

November 9, 2001 WY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ON A TRACK DOZER AND SLIPPED WHILE CLIMBING DOWN. THIS RESULTED IN AN INJURY TO HIS LEFT KNEE.

June 11, 2001 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS HELPING DRAG A CHOKER CABLE UP A PILE OF CRUSHED SCORIA ROCK. WHEN HE REACHED THE TOP HIS KNEE STARTED POPPING. THE NEXT DAY, HE WOULD NOT BEND THE KNEE AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CAR TILAGE TEAR THAT EVENTUALLY REQUIRED SURGERY.

February 18, 2001 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

EE SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE CARRYING A GREASE PUMP ON HIS SHOULDER. HE FELL AND THE PUMP LANDED ON HIS LEFT RING FINGER, FRACTURING IT.

February 14, 2000 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLEANING THE REAR CAB WINDOW OF A CAT SCRAPER AND FELL FROM THE FENDER TO THE GROUND, RESULTING IN A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT TIBIA JUST ABOVE THE ANKLE.

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