Was crawling out of scoop deck, turning his body to crawl away from the scoop when he twisted his knee. EE refused first aid, was asked if he wanted an ambulance or brought outside, refused both.
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October 22, 2004
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Vica Coal Company, Inc. · Rubbed or abraded
Vica Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED MAN WAS CRAWLING AROUND A SHUTTLE CAR & TWISTED KNEE.
November 27, 1996
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hiope Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
KNEE PADS SLIDE DOWN OFF OF KNEE.
August 29, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Greasy Creek Coal Company Inc · Rubbed or abraded
INJ DID NOT REPORT INJ GOT SM LUMP UNDER HIS KNEE PAD WHILE CRAWLING AND BRUISED HIS R T KNEE
September 20, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Greasy Creek Coal Company Inc · Rubbed or abraded
INJURED STATED HE WAS CRAWLING & HURT KNEE.
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