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August 11, 2012 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee stated that he was pulling the continuous miner cable when he stepped into a hole causing him to fall and twist his right knee

February 24, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Contractor working at the mine, rock dusting the off side of the belt conveyor with a rock dust machine and hose. The contractor was walking backwards when he tripped over a piece of belt structure falling and hurting thumb. Contractor went to get medical treatment on 2/25/10.

September 17, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hanging miner cable with section boss when he stepped in a low spot in the bottom causing him to twist his left knee.

February 19, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was crossing a run-through tailpiece. As he stepped down he stepped on a turnbuckle which caused him to fall. His boots were muddy.

November 14, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was attempting to travel from one side of belt conveyor to opposite side. Employee walked across belt crossover & while climbing down or stepping down employee fell, landing on a belt turn buckle and his self-rescuer

October 31, 2008 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was trying to pry fender back on S/Car, when fender fell. He grabbed the fender to keep it off of him, as it fell, resulting in twisting his lower back and right leg.

August 4, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking beside roof bolter, employee tripped on a rock - almost fell - grabbed roof bolter and felt pain in his back.

March 26, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he was unloading rails on the travelway from off of the back of his scoop when he slipped in mud and strained lower back. *After further investigation, it has been determined that this alleged incident could have occurred at the above referenced mine and therefore needs to be reported.

July 28, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was standing in scoop bucket hanging a curtain when his feet slipped and he fell injuring his right side. had x ray he has 2 cracked ribs.

July 17, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the telephone to the feeder when he slipped & fell in an area that was on a slope going downhill.

July 5, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down off of #4 tailpiece when his right foot went into a hole in the bottom and his right knee twisted sideways. *Emoloyee did not start missing work until 7/10/06.

March 2, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HOPPED OFF SCOOP AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

August 2, 2005 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving miner out of #2 heading when he slipped on wet bottom and twisted his right knee.

December 21, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF WATERLINE AND FELL IN MUD AND WATER INJURING HIP AND SHOULDER.

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