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May 26, 2025 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling in shields on LW face, fell while stepping to next shield striking posterior ribs/back.

February 21, 2025 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee fell onto employee's proximity pad at the right hip resulting in contusion and bruising to the right hip. Employee was seen the same day and given a full release with no restrictions. During a follow up appointment the employee was placed on restrictions preventative in nature.

August 11, 2024 CO · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Struck by falling object

An accident occured and a miner tried to catch another miner who was falling. The miner has been on leave since the accident. The miner reported shoulder pain the following day and was diagnosed with a shoulder sprain several weeks later.

June 28, 2023 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SHOVELING COAL ON BELT, MOVED TO STEP OFF, FOOT SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE FELL TO BELOW TO HEAD/NECK.

December 13, 2022 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reinjured an existing injury to EE's left foot fracturing the fourth metatarsal. Injury was due to excess body weight on the employee. Employee stumbled catching self and applying all weight to the one foot.

June 21, 2022 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

Went to step out of operator's seat and foot slipped and employee hit the back of the operator's seat with mouth and chipped a front tooth.

September 6, 2019 CO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

Tripped while walking between two components. Fell forward and hit head on a truck, causing a laceration to EE's forehead.

June 11, 2015 CO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

After delivering concrete to mine, employee's foot slipped on the combined sand & concrete build-up that was around the pipe that the employee was pouring concrete into, causing him to fall. When falling he stretched out his right arm & hand to catch himself & his right shoulder became dislocated when his hand hit the ground.

December 22, 2014 CO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS INVESTIGATING WHAT WOULD BE NEEDED TO PULL OUT A PLOW TRUCK THAT WAS STUCK IN THE SNOW. HE WAS WORKING HIS WAY DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, HOLDING ON TO THE SIDES, WHEN BOTH HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM. HE FELL TO THE GROUND, LANDING ON HIS RADIO WITH HIS LEFT LEG, MID-THIGH, RESULTING IN A FEMUR FRACTURE.

December 2, 2014 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee picked up a bottle of oxygen off the welder trailer, slipped and fell and hit his back against the hitch on the trailer.

August 24, 2010 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was kneeling and stood up. Stepped on harness lanyard. Fell forward hitting left knee.

August 11, 2010 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATES SHE WAS LOADING AIR PUMP ONTO BACK OF TRUCK WHEN SHE LOST HER FOOTING. SHE FELL TO THE GROUND AND THE AIR PUMP LANDED ON TOP OF HER RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

May 18, 2010 CO · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states he was welding on a refuse bin and slipped in the mud when relocating the bin. The employee jammed his right thumb as he was attempting to stop his fall, hyper extending his thumb. Employee sought medical treatment and worked 5 days on modified duty.

April 30, 2010 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states while prying up on stater housing to the Tek-Seal pump with a pick, the pick slipped causing employee to fall on his right wrist, resulting in a fracture.

March 30, 2009 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall from machine

EE WAS REMOVING SNOW OFF THE LORAIN CRANE WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF THE DECK AND LANDED ON CONCRETE SHAFT COLLAR CAUSING CONTUSION TO TAILBONE.

December 4, 2008 CO · Coal underground transportation trainee SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING, CARRYING A PIECE OF BRATTICE. HE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL AND PUT HIS ARM OUT TO CATCH HIMSELF AS HE FELL, STRAINING HIS LEFT SHOULDER. RECORDABILITY DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 01/16/2009.

July 10, 2008 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

He was carrying a 16' x 5' roof screen along longwall face on recovery when he tripped and fell hitting his right ear on another screen that was laying there.

June 3, 2008 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING WHEN HE STEPPED THROUGH SOME WATER, CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE, HYPEREXTENDING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

February 29, 2008 CO · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING, PRESHIFTING BELTS, STEPPED ON A PIECE OF ROCK WITH RIGHT FOOT, TRIED TO CATCH SELF W/ LEFT, AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT FOOT.

January 21, 2008 CO · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CARRYING A VENT TUBE. HE WENT TO TURN AND HIS LEFT FOOT STUCK IN THE MUD, CAUSING HIS LEFT KNEE TO TWIST. RECORDABLE MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR THIS DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 01/23/2009.

February 23, 2007 CO · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS STEPPING THROUGH BELT WHILE SERVICING THE DRIVE WHEN HE MISSED STEP AND FELL TO GROUND RESULTING IN FRACTURES.

February 22, 2007 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE WALKING ON ICY ROAD, HE FELL TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE, RESULTING IN A FRACTURE.

August 27, 2006 CO · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was simply walking down the steps. When she stepped down her ankle twisted. She didn't slip, trip or come across any hazard. She went to the ER where she was told she has torn ligaments in her ankle and must see an orthopedic surgeon before being released back to work.

August 6, 2006 CO · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

When stepping from one shield to the next, the employee slipped, striking either the panline or relay bar, resulting in a dislocated shoulder.

August 5, 2006 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE CLIMBING OFF LADDER, HE STEPPED OFF LADDER, MISSED FOOTING AND STRUCK SHIN AGAINST METAL PLATE. THIS CONTESTED INJURY WAS DETERMINED TO BE WORK RELATED AS OF 03/01/07.

May 3, 2005 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states he was walking between the rib and the rockdusting machine. He stepped on a lump of coal, causing him to fall to the ground, catching himself with his hands, resulting in a fractured bone in the left hand. Reportable medical treatment was not provided until 5/10/2005.

March 16, 2005 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states he was helping hang vent tube, he reached up to grab roof screen to maintain 3 point contact and roof screen pulled out of roof and he fell to ground hitting his back. This did not turn to a medical reportable until 04/06/05, with treatment of a physical therapist and employee did not report therapy results to mine until 04/10/05.

June 8, 2004 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee states while climbing on a scoop to drop tubes, his foot slipped & he fell catching himself w/his left arm. This caused ee to have pain although he continued to work. On 7/9/04 he received an MRI & on 7/14/04 the results were provided to ee & co. to be that he had a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery. Surgery is scheduled for 7/21/04.

October 27, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall from machine

EE STATES WHILE STANDING ON SIDE RAIL OF RAMCAR,HE SLIPPED AND FELL BACK TWISTING HIS KNEE.

April 6, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall from machine

EE STATES HE WAS STEPPING OUT OF TELETRAM, CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON SOME BRATTICE CAUSING HIM TO FALL'FRACTURING HIS LT. LEG.

January 20, 2002 CO · Coal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRUCK BY LOOSE RIB, WHICH HAD FALLEN. EE MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AND FELL FROM DECK. HE WAS THEN STRUCK BY A FALLING BAR WHICH HIT HIS KNEE.

January 9, 2002 CO · Coal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall from machine

CLIMBING OUT OF TRAILER OVER A FENDER, LEFT FOOT STEPPED ON PIECE OF COAL, ANKLE GAVE OUT. TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HAND ON FENDER, IT SLIPPED AND HE FELL OUT OF TRAILER LANDING ON RIBS/ BA CK.

June 4, 2001 CO · Coal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

STANDING ON DECK BUILT AROUND DRILL TO SECURE A CABLE OVERHEAD. DECK BUILT OF WOOD AND WAS SLICK DUE TO WATER. DECK BOARD MOVE AS IT WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED OR BECAME UNSECURED. EE FELL APPRO X 2' TO THE GROUND, STRIKING UPPER TORSO ON THE DRILL (CONTROL PANEL GUARD PLATE).

June 28, 2000 CO · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATES WHILE WALKING IN BELTLINE, THE EDGE OF THE WATERWAY GAVE OUT CAUSING HIM TO FALL RESULTING IN A SOFT TISSUE INJURY TO HIS RIGHT ANKLE. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS NOT SOUGHT UNTIL 7/15/00.

June 28, 2000 CO · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Fall from ladders

EE STATES HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A LADDER, LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL, LACERATING HIS RIGHT ARM WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES.

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