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February 23, 2009 LA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red River Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee mounted and dismounted multiple pieces of equipment, around noon his ankle started hurting. He was taken to medical facilities and had a sprained ankle. The individual does not know of a specific incident that contributed to the sprain.

December 29, 2004 LA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red River Mining Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was in the process of loading coal and stepped off the loading platform when he slipped and fell. Resulted in sprain/strain to the neck and upper back.

September 29, 2004 LA · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red River Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Officer pulled up to office in patrol truck. He exited the vehicle and stepped on a clod of dirt causing his ankle to twist.

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