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March 22, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Little Seam Mining Co. · Fall onto or against objects

EE's foot slipped while working on D11 dozer causing him to fall forward hitting left side of chest on the grab iron causing injury to chest.

February 11, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Little Seam Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Worker was moving rebar with a fork lift. The load shifted while it was in transit. When the worker unstrapped the bars from the forks, the bars came off the forks. The load was approximately waist height. The worker was struck by the load and landed on a piece of angle stored nearby.

February 9, 2011 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Little Seam Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Power line installers working at, but not for, mine. Crew was installing guy anchors for power poles when employee set an anchor attachment onto his foot. Only sprain and bruising, no significant damage or injury. Called information into 800 number as soon as we were notified.

December 21, 2010 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Little Seam Mining Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

While performing decking work, employee stepped on a piece of unfitted unwelded decking, falling 17 feet to the deck below. He had a facial cut; no other visible injuries. He was asked recall questions, said he was ok and refused care. He worked rest of the day; gait, balance and other activity were normal. Early 12/22 at local ER was diagnosed with lung/rib injuries.

November 6, 2010 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Little Seam Mining Company Inc · Fall from machine

Crane operator stepped on outrigger beam on 75-ton hydraulic crane and his foot slipped and he fell onto the ground (approx 3 feet). He caught his fall with his hands and cut one of his palms on a rock on the ground. Required stitches. Was wearing gloves. No other injuries.

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