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July 13, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped on a nail in company garage. The nail went through his shoe and into his foot. Employee was asked by his supervisor if he needed medical attention and the employee refused.

May 3, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck against stationary object

He was loading a Hydro seeder from a seed trailer. He was climbing down from a stack of mulch when he stepped on a wooden pallet that he did not see. When he stepped onto the pallet his foot rolled off the edge of the pallet spraining his left ankle.

March 24, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
T & T Energy LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE reported to the nightshift foreman that he had stepped off the ladder of a 992G and stepped on a rock causing him to twist his hip. He was asked if he needed to go to the doctor. He declined and said that he had an appointment with a specialist on Saturday. He was informed to get a release from the doctor before retruning to work.

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