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November 14, 2024 MD · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

It was raining and the ladder and grab bars were wet on the Cat 773D rock truck. Employee's hand slipped off the grab bar as EE was getting off and EE slipped off the ladder and fell to the ground.

July 10, 2024 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Heritage Coal & Natural Resources,LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic cutting zip tie from radiator on D11 dozer. Stabbed self in left forearm approx. one inch deep with small utility knife when knife slipped.

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