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October 16, 2021 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Flame Coal Corporation · Fall from machine

There were heavy rains all morning while we were working on equipment. After completing work on the D10R I was checking the fluid levels. When climbing off the dozer my foot missed the step on the push arm and began to slide. My feet went above my head and I fell 4-5 feet on my back.

February 28, 2017 WV · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Flame Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE stepped off of 314 excavator and tripped and went backwards into metal door of grease truck striking self in testicles.

September 22, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Flame Coal Corp · Fall from machine

Mechanic was installing the grill over radiator when EE lost footing and fell on the ground behind the blade hurting knee.

February 27, 2014 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Flame Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee exited tractor trailer cab and stepped on ice resulting in a sprained right ankle.

September 17, 2004 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Flame Coal Corp · Fall from machine

Slipped on dozer track, fell to the ground injuring left elbow.

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