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December 18, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee was fueling excavator and when EE turned to dismount EE slipped on tracks and fell to ground catching self with left hand and hurt left shoulder. EE continued to work until June 20th, 2016 where EE had surgery on shoulder.

December 9, 2015 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing truck steps when his left foot slipped from the rung causing him to fall to the ground. Left knee sprain, back, right hip and shoulder pain.

May 18, 2015 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall from piled material

During preshift of a 785 Rock Truck, the operator was trying to clean the camera on the back of the truck. He stated he was standing on a rock and then jumped to reach the camera and fell when he landed.

February 14, 2014 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped while stepping out on the deck of a D-10R dozer. When he caught himself with the handrail, he felt pain in his right shoulder. He sought treatment to his shoulder on 3/12/2014 and was prescribed physical therapy 3x a week.

May 13, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to dismount a Caterpillar 785 rock truck. While climbing down the ladder to the ground, his foot slipped between the steps causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.

December 16, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was attempting to dismount a D11 Caterpillar dozer. He placed his foot on the step on top of the tilt jack and his foot slipped causing him to fall back onto the tracks of the dozer. Note: Employee was seen by an orthopedic specialist on January 6, 2009 who on that dat took him off of work and prescribed physical therapy.

September 29, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE was getting out of the back of the Western Star Lube Truck at the rear of the truck. EE's foot slipped, causing him to strike his right knee on the step.

May 30, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall from machine

EE was working on the back of the operator's cab of a 785 rock truck. He lost his footing and fell about 12 feet to the ground, landing on his feet.

October 1, 2007 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was eating lunch in the cab of a bulk truck. He began choking on a bite of sandwich, passed out, hit head on door of cab as he fell out. Regained conciousness and was taken to local medical facility where he was treated for a light concussion. Released with no restrictions.

September 13, 2007 WV · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Member was removing the pin from a hi-wall miner beam, when he turned to throw the pin he slipped and fell, landing on is hip and tailbone.

March 23, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was walking toward fuel/oil containment area looking over his shoulder. He stepped in a hole in the containment, cutting his left leg.

August 10, 2005 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE FELL ON DRILL BENCH. HE STATED TO MANAGER THAT HE TRIPPED OVER HIS DOG THE NIGHT BEFORE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE CAUSING HIS LEG TO GIVE WAY RESULTING IN THE FALL. SAW DOCTOR, TREATED WITH MEDS AND GIVEN 2 WEEKS OFF. I REQUEST A REVIEW PRIOR TO REPORTING ON THIS INCIDENT

February 7, 2005 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND THE REAR BUMPER ON A CAT 992G LOADER TO SHUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOOR. HE SLIPPED & FELL ABOUT 6' TO THE GROUND.

April 28, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING A FUEL TRUCK AT THE START OF THE SHIFT WHEN HE STATED THAT HE STEPPED ON THE GROUND AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 20, 2002 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DISMOUNTING 992C LOADER EE TURNED HIS RT. ANKLE AS HE MADE HIS FIRST STEP TO THE GROUND.

July 23, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS REPLACING A LIGHT BULB ON THE HIGHWALL MINER LAUNCH. HE HAD A BULB IN HIS LEFT HAND WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL BREAKING THE BULB, CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT WRIST.

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