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2000–2026
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May 20, 2005 MD · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Energy Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OFF AN EXCAVATOR. HE SLIPPED ON THE TRACKS AND FELL, CAUSING A BRUISE TO LOWER BACK.

September 18, 2003 MD · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Energy Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS INSTALLING A BLADE JACK AND SLIPPED ON A BAR ON FRONT OF DOZER CAUSING HIM TO FALL & STRIKE HIS JAW & EAR CAUSING A BRUISE.

May 4, 2001 MD · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Energy Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

DRIVIER WAS USING A PRESSURE WASHER TO CLEAN HISTRUCK OUTSIDE THE SHOP AREA. HE WENT INSIDE TO ANSWER THE PHONE AND TRIPPED, RESULTING IN A SEVERE SPRAIN.

January 16, 2001 MD · Coal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Energy Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS STEPPING OFF THE BUMPER OF A MECHANIC TRK ONTO FROZEN GROUND WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHTANKLE CAUSING A SPRAIN

October 19, 2000 MD · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Energy Coal Inc · Fall down stairs

INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN STEPS AND FELL INJURING RIGHT KNEE, CAUSING A STRAIN RIGHT KNEE.

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