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June 9, 2011 WV · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall from piled material

It appears that he fell or slipped over embankment into the drainage / outlet ditch. Approximate fall of 100ft-125ft. He was found by security after he did not return @ the end of shift.

January 17, 2011 WV · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing into cab of an excavator when his right hand slipped off the grab rail causing him to catch all his weight with his left arm and shoulder. He then stepped back and twisted his right knee. He continued to work his scheduled shifts until 10/17/2011 when he had surgery on his shoulder.

April 30, 2009 WV · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall onto or against objects

Injury stated that he was exiting the grader cab when his foot slipped and his arm and hand was still on the handrail which in turn, pulled his shoulder muscles.

January 22, 2009 WV · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall onto or against objects

EE was exiting the mechanic truck bed, when his foot slipped, causing him to strike his mouth on a hydraulic hose.

January 20, 2009 WV · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was running the grader in the members parking lot, when he saw another member fall in the parking lot. EE then stopped the machine and went to help the member, he then slipped also. Both men went back to work and finished the day. EE missed the next two days and called in stating he had a broken hip.

September 9, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall down stairs

EE was walking down the stairway, when he slipped on the second step from the top of the lanch of the HWM. As he fell, his leg went under him, causing his right knee to twist. He then contacted his supervisor and was transported to Boone Mem hospital, where he was diagnosed as having torn ligaments in his right knee.

August 18, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping down from the bumper of the service truck and slipped, twisting his knee. EE tried to finish his shift, but couldn't due to the pain. He then went to the boone memorial hospital where he was refered to a specialist. He then met with the specialist on August 28, 2008. He was put off work until Sept. 2, 2008. He was diagnosed as having a bruised bone.

August 11, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was mounting dozer when he lost his footing, he caught himself by grabbing the handrail and twisting his wrist.

July 10, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was cutting trees, when EE was walking from one tree to another, he fell on his chainsaw.

June 24, 2008 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was filling up a bulk tank on service truck, when he started to exit the back of the truck he lost his footing and fell striking his rib cage against the top of the ladder. He was transported to hospital and diagnosed with two broken ribs. This accident was discovered in an internal audit as not being reported.

May 8, 2008 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall from machine

EE was putting anti-freeze into the radiator of a D-11 dozer. He was standing on the dozer cowl platform when he stepped down, slipping on the track pad on the dozer and fell to the ground, causing a laceration to his right elbow, a twisted knee and a sore back.

April 22, 2008 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing on rock, loading primers into a boulder. Lost footing and fell on tailbone, hurting back.

December 27, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall from machine

EE was adjusting side mirror while holding onto grab handle of truck. Grab handle support failed, allowing EE to fall to the ground.

April 8, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He was walking the flag line of the cut and fell over a tree and twisted his ankle. The ankle was believed to be broken.

February 2, 2005 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was loading blast holes. He stepped on a slick rock, fell and twisted his ankle. Treated at local E.R. X-rays, given anti-inflammatory meds, light duty.

January 13, 2003 WV · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall from machine

EE WAS BEGINNING HIS SHIFT BY PERFORMING PRE-SHIFT EXAM ON COAL TRUCK. HE HAD CLIMBED INTO THE CAB & STARTED THE ENGINE & BEGAN TO DISMOUNT THE TRUCK WHEN HIS FOOTING SLIPPED, RESULTING IN HIM FALLING FACE DOWN APPROX. 3'TO THE GROUND. HE WAS NOT USING 3 POINTS OF CONTACT & ALSO HAD CLEANING SUPPLIES IN HIS HAND. HE COMPLAINED OF PAIN TO HIS FOREHEAD & ELBOW. SPRAINED ELBOW.

September 24, 2002 WV · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING THE ROCK TRUCK WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE FAILED TO REPORT THE ACCIDENT TO MANAGEMENT UNTIL 9/26.

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