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January 11, 2008 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highwall Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he was mounting a dozer when his right foot slipped, causing his right knee to receive the full impact of his weight. Employee stated that he felt his left knee "pop".

August 2, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Highwall Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

A large truck carrying a big drill came around the curve on employee's side and he had to go in ditch to avoid a collision.

June 6, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Highwall Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee claims to have injured his back while operating a Cat 773 Rock Truck.

February 23, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highwall Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Mine management's investigation revealed that no accident occurred. Employee alleges that he re-injured his knee from a previous surgery when he stepped off the push arm of a dozer.

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