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October 8, 2013 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kinder Morgan Operating LP, C · Struck against stationary object

An employee stepped down off the stair onto a rubber mat which was covering a drain resulting in the employee rolling his right ankle. The employee did not fall or trip. He left work and called in the next day reporting swelling to his ankle. Diagnosed with mild sprain to his right ankle and given restricted duty.

April 21, 2011 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kinder Morgan Operating LP C · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped off the last stair step onto a chuck of coal, twisting his right ankle.

April 29, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kinder Morgan Operating LP C · Struck against stationary object

KMT-GRT employee was knocking railcar hopper doors open at the GRT#1 facility and was stepping from the upper level walkway to the lower level. EE stepped on a chuck of coal on lower walkway and twisted his right ankle.

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